Since 2014, attacks inspired by the "incel movement" and spanning the U.S. and Canada have left dozens dead.
Highlights
- The federal government released a study on the growing terrorism threat from men who call themselves “anti-feminists” or “involuntary celibates” Since 2014, attacks inspired by the “incel movement” and spanning the U.S.
- and Canada have left dozens dead.
- Early intervention and behavioral threat assessments could be the difference between life and death for women targeted by the growing ideology, according to the 26-page report.
- The report concluded that investigators must consider potential targets when seeking to thwart attacks, as suspects routinely “explore multiple targets during the planning process, before making their final selection” The report also investigated other recent incidents of violence linked to misogynistic extremism.