In the present era, humanity is confronted with a wide range of challenges across different spheres of life, with security and economic issues standing out as the most pressing. Phenomena such as terrorism, radicalization, violent extremism, insecurity, poverty, and unemployment have become enduring concerns for both individuals and societies worldwide. These conditions underscore the necessity of examining the problem within the framework of scientific inquiry. Furthermore, an additional factor that motivates such research is the frequent association, within contemporary discourse, of violent extremism with Islam. By examining the origins, forms, and driving factors of extremism, along with its consequences for victims and the broader dimensions linked to this phenomenon, the objective is to establish a comprehensive knowl edge framework regarding this complex and detrimental issue. Such an analytical approach is essential for gaining a deeper understanding of the scope and repercussions of extremism, which, even when not directly experienced by every individual, inevitably produces indirect effects on social, political, and economic structures. In this way, the analysis contributes not only to the advancement of scholarly understanding of extremism but also provides a foundation for developing policies and protective strategies aimed at preventing and mitigating its influence at both the individual and collective levels. Within this framework, the research is directed along two primary dimensions: first, toward analyzing and conceptualizing violent extrem ism as a phenomenon that generates deeply harmful effects on both individuals and society; and second, toward exploring the mechanisms and opportunities available for safeguarding communities from its risks and consequences, including approaches to addressing the needs and treatment of its victims.