Cjm 304: The Role Of Criminal Justice In Terrorism

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Page 1 Terrorism By Kevin Brown CJM 304 The Role of Criminal Justice in Terrorism Professor Larry Chavez May 7, 2013 Page 2 Abstract This paper will focus on my perceived and researched definition of “Terrorism” as defined by my understanding, a dictionary, and scholars. It will also help the reader identify specific acts from history as terrorism. Page 3 ter•ror•ism: • the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion (www.merriam- webster.com, n.d.) If you do a Google search of the word “Terrorism,” you will be overwhelmed with the hoard of information out there on the internet including its definition…show more content…
David Rapoport: terrorism is “the use of violence to provoke consciousness, to evoke certain feelings of sympathy and revulsion. 2. Yonah Alexander: terrorism is “the use of violence against random civilian targets in order to intimidate or to create generalized pervasive fear for the purpose of achieving political goals.” 3. Walter Laqueur: “Terrorism is the use or the threat of the use of violence, a method of combat, or a strategy to achieve certain targets… It aims to induce a state of fear in the victim, that is ruthless and does not conform with humanitarian rules… Publicity is an essential factor in the terrorist strategy.” Page 5 4. Arab Convention for the Suppression of Terrorism: terrorism is “any act or threat of violence, whatever its motives or purposes, that occurs in the advancement of an individual or collective criminal agenda and seeking to sow panic among people, causing fear by harming them, or placing their lives, liberty or security in danger, or seeking

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