By Minerva Nasser-Eddine, Bridget Garnham, Katerina Agostino and Gilbert Caluya

This report consists of a literature review and analysis of the existing research concerning ‘countering violent extremism’. This multifaceted report demonstrates the complexity of understanding Violent Extremism and best strategies to Countering Violent Extremism. This has been undertaken with the broader analysis of radicalisation and social cohesion theories, models and government policies and how they may impact on or contribute to best practice and policy in countering violent extremism.

Edinburgh, South Australia: Counter Terrorism and Security Technology Centre DSTO Defence Science and Technology Organisation, 2011. 105p.