INDIVIDUALIZED RISK ASSESSMENT OF RADICALIZATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS – A LEGAL-FORENSIC APPROACH

Tesovic, Olga and Babanoski, Kire (2026) INDIVIDUALIZED RISK ASSESSMENT OF RADICALIZATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS – A LEGAL-FORENSIC APPROACH. LAW - Theory and Practice, 2. pp. 80-95. ISSN 2683-5711

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Abstract

The phenomenon of radicalization represents a growing challenge for contemporary criminal justice systems, particularly in light of the increasing overlap between criminality and violent extremism.
This paper examines the need for an individualized approach to assessing the risk of radicalization within criminal justice systems and their legal frameworks. The main objective of the study is to analyze existing criminal justice mechanisms and assess whether they are adequate for identifying and evaluating the risks posed by individuals involved in extremist activities. The research is based on a qualitative analysis of relevant academic literature, international documents, and selected risk assessment tools used in the context of violent extremism. Particular attention is devoted to the role of the prison environment as a setting in which processes of radicalization may develop, but also be prevented, as well as to the limitations of existing standardized assessment instruments. The findings indicate that current legal approaches often fail to ensure sufficient integration of multidisciplinary knowledge, particularly in the field of risk assessment. The paper argues that the involvement of court-appointed experts in the assessment process could significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of judicial decision-making. The main contribution of this paper lies in identifying the key components of an integrated legal-forensic model of individualized risk assessment, combining legal, psychological, and security dimensions. Such an approach may enhance both preventive capacities and the protection of fundamental rights within criminal justice systems.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Law Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Other social sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Security
Depositing User:	PhD Kire Babanoski
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2026 10:42
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2026 10:42
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11672

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