"What makes domestic terrorism different is that domestic terrorists are based or operate solely in the U.S., and their acts target the U.S. government or U.S. citizens," Solomon said. "They can be 'right-wing' or 'left-wing' extremists, such as white...
Terrorism and extremism are sometimes used interchangeably. Both pose a threat to students but they have very distinct definitions. Terrorism is an action or threat designed to influence the government or intimidate the public. Its purpose is to advance a political, religious or ideological cause. ...
Other organizations and experts include less harmful attacks as acts of cyberterrorism, especially when those are intended to be disruptive or to further the attackers' political agenda. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), defines cyberterrorism as a cyberattack that uses or exploits comput...
Loss of an important person in the child’s life Violent crime Serious accident A natural disaster or fire School bullying or school violence Acts of terrorism Experiencing or witnessing a serious injury or death of someone else Separation from a parent through divorce or foster care ...
Terrorism is a criminal act that influences an audience beyond the immediate victim. The strategy of terrorists is to commit acts of violence that draws the attention of the local populace, the government, and the world to their cause. The terrorists plan their attack to obtain the greatest pub...
So if people with ASD could be at higher risk, how can we protect them from falling under the spell of terror organisation such as Islamic State? Terrorism involves committing violent acts for political, religious or ideological reasons. It can either be committed as part of an organised group...
‘Terrorism’ is the term applied by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government to Palestinian acts against Israelis, but not the reverse. A new law defines terrorism as ‘the purpose of harming the State of Israel and the rebirth of the Jewish people in its homeland’. So anyone who resists tha...
The author comments on the Israel-Lebanon conflict and its effects on children's rights. Both parties' decision to exchange bombs which posed great danger to civilians are acts of terrorism. The death of children is part of the war's collateral. Every state has a duty to ensure the safety...
In theinsurance industry, a catastrophe hazard is a type of risk that could cause a large number of policyholders to file claims at the same time. Common examples of catastrophe hazards include earthquakes, tornadoes, or acts of terrorism. ...
making it an important part of the organization's risk management strategy. Risks may include natural disasters (fire, flood, weather-related events, or pandemics), acts of terrorism, orcyber-attacks. Once the risks