Opposition to the ideology of terrorist orientation among young people

Abstract

The analysis of opposition to the terrorist orientation in the youth environment was given. The analysis of the main theoretical approaches to the problem of a terrorist act as a type of terrorist crime in the youth environment was given. Various approaches to the analysis of the concepts of «terrorism» and «terrorist act» in the scientific literature were investigated. The article explores the theoretical problem of the definition of terrorism and a terrorist act, gives the concept of «terrorism» and «a terrorist act», shows their difference, identifies qualifying features, defines the composition of the offense. The legal definition of "terrorism" and "terrorist act" was disclosed. The content of the category "terrorism" was considered, terrorism affects the entire sphere of society, acts from the point of view of intimidation and violence, harms the civilian population and causes moral, physical and material damage to society and individuals. The study analyses the new social phenomenon of terrorism at school, called "stochastic terrorism." The causes of this destructive phenomenon are considered, ways of countering terrorism among the youth are shown. The article concludes that it is necessary to expand anti-terrorist propaganda and prevention among young people.