Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
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DANGEROUS GROUPS SITE MAP

Dangerous Groups

What is a dangerous group?

Characteristics of dangerous groups

How do dangerous groups recruit?

Foot-in-the-door technique

Progressive stages of recruitment

    Stage One: Gain Involvement

    Stage Two: Solidify Involvement, Gain Control

    Stage Three: Solidify Control

How can I protect myself/friends/family member?

You are most vulnerable when

Ask Yourself

Take steps

Ask the Group

Do's and Don'ts

Student groups at the university

Frequently asked questions

Why do some students turn to dangerous groups?

 Have dangerous groups been a problem at College Park?

What can or should the University do?

Why can’t off-campus recruiters for dangerous groups be prohibited from soliciting members?

I’ve heard rumors that group members go in the residence halls soliciting new members. Why are they allowed to do that?

Other colleges and universities have banned organizations commonly regarded as dangerous groups. Why hasn’t the University of Maryland?

Who coordinates the University’s efforts to deal with dangerous groups on campus?

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