| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Harris-Hogan, S., Barrelle, K., & Smith, D. (191102). The role of schools and education in countering violent extremism (CVE): applying lessons from Western countries to Australian CVE policy. Oxford Review of Education, 45(6), (731-748). |
| 2019 | Smith, D., & Talbot, S. (190504). How to make enemies and influence people: a Social Influence Model of Violent Extremism (SIM-VE). Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, 14(2), (99-114). |
| 2018 | Smith, D. (180603). So how do you feel about that? Talking with provos about emotion. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 41(6), (433-449). |
| 2009 | Wright-Neville, D., & Smith, D. (090101). Political rage: Terrorism and the politics of emotion. Global Change, Peace and Security, 21(1), (85-98). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Terrorism and political violence
- Countering violent extremisms
- Emotions and violent extremism
- Radicalisation to political violence
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Debra Smith
Debra’s research focuses on questions of violent political extremism, social conflict and social change. She has a particular interest in the role of emotion within violent extremism beliefs and action and in translating research for applied outcomes.
Debra has extensive experience working with policing, community and government stakeholders to improve knowledge of all kinds of violent extremism and to translate this research into frontline practitioner tools.
Debra co-leads the Applied Security Science Partnership (ASSP) that brings together policing and security practitioners with academics to collaboratively build robust evidence on behavioural indicators of violent extremism. She provides frontline training for policing, education and community stakeholders on early intervention and diversion from violent extremism. Debra was part of the expert panel commissioned for the Independent review of effective case management and information sharing barriers relevant to violent extremism.
Qualifications
- PhD, Monash University, Australia, 2015
- BA (Hons), Monash University, Australia, 2007
Key publications
Debra has over 33 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Debra's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Smith, D. A. (150820). Symbiotic Othering: Terrorism, emotion and morality (pp. 247-269). |
Commissioned research report (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Grossman, M. G., Peucker, M., Smith, D. S., & Dellal, H. D. (160601). Stocktake Research Project: A systematic literature and selected program review on social cohesion, community resilience and violent extremism 2011-2015. Melbourne: Community Resilience Unit, Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet. |
Journal article (showing 4 of 14)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
|
Department of Home
Affairs - Neurodiversity and Violent Extremism Training Resources
From: Department of Home Affairs
For period: 2023-2024
|
Not disclosed |
|
WA Dept Education - CVE awareness training material
From: Department of Education (Western Australia)
For period: 2023-2023
|
$7,500 |
|
Australian youth engagement
in violent extremism: Developing the Youth-Pro Integration Model (Y-PIM) of
harm prevention for young people
From: Department of Home Affairs
Other investigators: Aspr Michelle Ball, Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Prof Ramon Spaaij, Dr Kara Dadswell
For period: 2023-2023
|
Not disclosed |
2021
|
Countering Violent Extremism Flexible Learning Program (RFQ C9714)
From: Fund Scheme 3151
Other investigators: Dr Brandy Cochrane
For period: 2021-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Known Entity Management Model (KEM) Validation Stage 1
From: Victoria Police
Other investigators: Dr Muhammad Iqbal
For period: 2021-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Community Integration Support Program (CISP): Facilitating disengagement from violent extremism
From: Victoria Police
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij, Dr Muhammad Iqbal
For period: 2021-2022
|
Not disclosed |
|
Resilience: Regenerative City Living Lab
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Dr Jean Hopman, Aspr Alison Baker, Dr Amy Quayle, Dr Daniel Ooi, Ms Karen Jackson, Dr Thinh Nguyen
For period: 2021-2022
|
$590,000 |
2020
|
Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre - Formal Evaluation
From: Victoria Police
Other investigators: Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2019
|
Applied research into countering violent extremism (CVE) and counter-terrorism (CT) risk assessment tools
From: Dept of Justice and Community Safety (VIC)
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij, Dr Muhammad Iqbal
For period: 2019-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Iterative Review, Validation and Development of Radar CVE Case Management Tool
From: Victoria Police
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij, Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Mr Andrew Zammit
For period: 2019-2019
|
Not disclosed |
|
Dissenting citizenship? Discussing concerns about diversity, immigration and what it means to be Australian today
From: Dept of Justice and Community Safety (VIC), Melton Council, Yarra City Council, City of Greater Bendigo
Other investigators: Dr Mario Peucker, Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Dissenting Citizenship? Understanding Individuals' Vulnerabilities to Right-Wing Extremism on the Local Level
From: Dept of Justice and Community Safety (VIC)
Other investigators: Dr Mario Peucker, Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2019-2020
|
Not disclosed |
|
Partnership with Deakin University in the Collaborative Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies (CRIS)
From: Research Institute on Social Cohesion
Other investigators: Aspr Alison Baker, Dr Mario Peucker, Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
|
Capacity Building Grant - Participation in the Collaborative Centre of Excellence for Resilient Communities and Inclusive Societies (CERCIS) Think Tank
From: Dept of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij, Prof Christopher Sonn
For period: 2019-2023
|
Not disclosed |
|
Australian Security Science Partnership (ASSP)
From: VU Internal Funding, Defence Science and Technology Group, Australia
Other investigators: Prof Ramon Spaaij
For period: 2019-2021
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 3 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (3) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
Careers
Details of this Researcher's career are currently unavailable.
