Book Review: Reintegrating Extremists: Deradicalisation and Desistance

Authors

  • Roger Patrick Warren University of St Andrews

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15664/jtr.1430

Keywords:

Reintegration, deradicalisation, extremists, desistance, policy

Abstract

This is a review of a book entitled Reintegrating Extremists: Deradicalisation and Desistance by Dr Sarah V. Marsden. It examines the reintegration and ‘deradicalisation’ of former prisoners or those considered ‘at risk’ of involvement in extremism in the UK. The book leverages criminological theory and empirical findings that result in analysis that argues that reintegration is a more appropriate framework than ‘deradicalisation,’ and proposes mechanisms by which individuals can be supported to move away from extremism. It is unreservedly recommended for both scholars and practitioners.

Author Biography

Roger Patrick Warren, University of St Andrews

Educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the University of St Andrews, the author’s background is based on thirty years of British military experience much of it in the Arab world. Research interests include: Arab foreign fighters and their nexus to involvement in Islamist terrorism; Defensive jihad Radicalisation (in its broadest form); The impact of combat on foreign fighters (indoctrination, the Lucifer Effect, obedience to authority); De-radicalisation / reintegration / rehabilitation strategies; Political Islam 'Suicide' terrorism and 'martyrdom' operations He was awarded his PhD (that studied Arab foreign fighters) in 2017.

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Published

2017-12-18

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Reviews

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