Estimated membership of extremist organisations and groups
The approximate numbers of individuals who, through indications or intelligence, appear to be members of an extremist organisation or group.
Outcomes
Resilience
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Opportunities for violent extremist recruitment are reduced
The intentions of an individual to join a violent extremist group can include a range of cognitive and behavioural indicators. Understanding intentions of joining a violent extremist group can provide insight into the tipping point towards radicalisation.
Ways to measure
See the Countering Violence Extremism Evaluation Indicator Document [Pp 75-80] for practical suggestions on ways to measure such as survey instruments, example questions and using administrative data.
- Secondary data on group membership