Allison McDowell-Smith

Deputy Director, ACTRI @AmericanCTRI, Associate Professor CJ, Nichols College @nichols_college @nc_gps

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

2 years after...Our nation is still greatly divided along political lines, as apparent in the House speaker debate and the upcoming 2024 Presidential race. Domestic extremism from both the far-right and far-left are of concern and work needs to be done. @NC_MSC @Nichols_College

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Pleased to share ACTRI & Partner contribution in "Disinformation Studies: chp1."Capturing and Dissecting The Complexity of Production and Dissemination of #Conspiracy Theories, Hate-Based Rhetoric, and Mis-and #Disinformation Online" https://t.co/B5QEIZ5Hdp

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

Please consider following our Invent2Prevent Project that is aimed at reducing targeted violence and hate! @NC_GPS @NC_MSC

[Connected 4 Change @ChangeConnected]

It’s a beautiful day to make a new connection. Smile at a stranger, or even hand someone a C4C Crest coin.

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[Nichols College @Nichols_College]

Thank you so much to our panelists from the MA Department of Corrections, Homeland Security, MA State Police, and the Webster and Southbridge Police Departments. Students gained a lot of information on what it takes to earn a career in the Criminal Justice field. @NicholsCareer

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

On 9/30, Nichols College will hosting a conference titled "Strengthening Community Response Against Targeted Violence & Terrorism". Guest Speakers will including FBI, MA Dept. of Mental Health, & others. Register here! https://t.co/zeyU0wPW22

@Nichols_College @NC_MSC @NC_GPS

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

As a result of the recent killing of al-Qaeda's #1, “we must remain vigilant over al-Qaeda‘s networks in Syria, Yemen, South Asia, and Africa, to just name a few.” - Dr. Ardian Shajkovci, @Nichols_College @NC_MSC @NC_GPS #Counterterrorism #Afghanistan #AlQaeda

[Nichols Counterterrorism @NC_MSC]

Domestic violent extremism has become a significant concern in Oregon. This advisory report outlines steps that should be taken to reduce the risks posed by domestic extremists within the state.

https://t.co/VsrV46v3eG

#Oregon #violentextremism

[Nichols College @Nichols_College]

Our students had the opportunity to listen & learn from cybersecurity industry leader, Tiffany Kleemann. Tiffany is the Clients & Markets Leader of US Cyber & Strategic Risk at Deloitte. She's incredibly insightful and we can't thank her enough for taking the time to visit!

[Nichols College @Nichols_College]

Prof.'s Ardian Shajkovci and Allison McDowell-Smith teamed up with two other scholars from the ACTRI to tackle some of the difficult questions over what to do with terrorist returnees from Syria and Iraq. Read here: https://t.co/tF6XgWMC57

[Liz Horgan @liz__horgan]

Here we go, a brand new year with all kinds of possibilities! Go Books. Go Bison.

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Pleased to see ACTRI Director, Ardian Shajkovci, and ACTRI Deputy Director, Allison McDowell-Smith, contribution in the 2021 series!

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

We are pleased for the opportunity to have our research on #QAnon published in @JD_JournalDerad https://t.co/Pa2AdLqChc Great contributions in this issue on #socialnetworks #socialmedia #HateSpeech #alshabaab #radicalization #deradicalization #Singapore #Canada

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

So much has happened with our Nation over the past two weeks. Take 3 minutes to watch our latest video on social media censorship...

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

It’s worth pausing for a moment to consider the implications of Parler’s deplatforming, the causes of the Jan 6 insurrection, and the need for public discourse about censorship in the age of disinformation.

Watch our latest video and comment here: https://t.co/NAb9dLnlKS

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

#theNSLS #greenlights #MatthewMcConaughey very inspirational!!!

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Five days left for ACTRI conference with @cindy_cipriani @RosandEric @milleridriss @LErdberg @KelseyGreenberg J. Broderick @ODU Aaron Bruce @artcenteredu @Tshombe77 & others: https://t.co/emO81j21vW #resilience #cve #education #pve

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Join us Thursday, 8/6 for a #SecurityTalk #Webinar on #Somalia's Security Situation, featuring
@HESharifShAhmed, @MartineZeuthen, Stephen M. Schwartz, and our own Mohamed Ahmed. Learn more and register today at https://t.co/zP0AEeDCSY

[Allison McDowell-Smith @allison_mcsmith]

Great opportunity for all #MSC students and CVE practitioners.

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Join us April 23, 2020, 4:00-05: 30 PM, Pacific Time (PT), zoom session to hear from faith leaders, scholars and P/CVE practitioners on religious bias and discrimination. Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/aJQl1RkUdo #discrimination #terrorism #violentextremism

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

Discussion on #Turkey presence in Somalia and #counterterrorism and #counterinsurgency efforts against #ISIS and al Shabaab published by @HSTodayMag https://t.co/BXJNg6kB1H

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

ACTRI's Director of #StrategicInitiatives & #CommunityProgramming, Mohamed Ahmed, is on a whirlwind tour of #Somalia teaching #CVE, #deradicalization, and #CulturalCompetency. #Counterterrorism #InAction.

[American CT Targeting & Resilience Institute @AmericanCTRI]

#Terrorism #Prevention #InAction at the annual @DHSgov /NCTC workshop, where ACTRI #DeputyDirector @allison_mcsmith collaborated on the blend of private and public interests in #CounterTerrorism