Fixing the Material Support Problem

Authors: Liz Hume and Kay Guinane

Publisher: Alliance for Peacebuilding & Charity and Security Network

Publication date: March 2020

Abstract: Severe restrictions imposed by U.S. laws are limiting the effectiveness of programs designed to prevent people from engaging in violent conduct such as violent extremism. These counterterrorism laws have not kept pace with evolving challenges and new programmatic approaches to end conflict, reduce violence and build sustainable peace.

Contents:

1     Definition of the Problem      

2     Goals for Congress      

3     Proposed Legislative Text      

4     Example of Holistic Programming      

5     Examples of Negative Impact of Current Law