A violent extremist's mindset
WARNING: THIS LESSON CONTAINS REFERENCES SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING. These include references to terrorism, violence, weapons, and suicide. If you need...
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WARNING: THIS LESSON CONTAINS REFERENCES SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING. These include references to terrorism, violence, weapons, and suicide. If you need support at any time, please contact a colleague, manager, or find a phone or online helpline near you.
Ever heard someone say “they just snapped!” before? We typically hear this kind of language in the media after reports of senseless, violent incidents. But do people really “snap”, just like that? In this lesson, Todd McGhee explains several factors that can indicate a pathway towards violence and explains how intervention can be possible.
What you'll learn in A violent extremist's mindset lesson
- The 4-main factors of extreme violent acts
- The common behaviors or signs of a violent mindset
Instructor

Todd McGhee is an international speaker on counter-terrorism and violent extremism. He is also the author and course developer of the Behavior Observation Skills (BOS) Course and the Airport Physical Screening (APS) Course written for the United...
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