tackling extremism: a muslim perspective taalib alexander director, alhambra educational initiative
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TACKLING EXTREMISM:A MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE
TAALIB ALEXANDERDirector, Alhambra Educational Initiative
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In The Name of Allah The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Debates on Islam are seldom neutral
Terror attacks have placed converts under the spotlight
Does Conversion necessarily lead to extremism?
Post Cold War, Islam is now a policy objective
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INTRODUCTION
Debates on Islam are seldom neutral
Terror attacks have placed converts under the spotlight
Does Conversion necessarily lead to extremism?
Post Cold War, Islam is now a policy objective
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INTRODUCTION
Debates on Islam are seldom neutral
Terror attacks have placed converts under the spotlight
Does Conversion necessarily lead to extremism?
Post Cold War, Islam is now a policy objective
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INTRODUCTION
Debates on Islam are seldom neutral
Terror attacks have placed converts under the spotlight
Does Conversion necessarily lead to extremism?
Post Cold War, Islam is now a policy objective
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERTMUSLIM EXTREMISM
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Conversion is a dynamic process
Understanding conversion is important
What is the relationship between conversion & terror
Converts are steadily increasing
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Conversion is a dynamic process
Understanding conversion is important
What is the relationship between conversion & terror
Converts are steadily increasing
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Conversion is a dynamic process
Understanding conversion is important
What is the relationship between conversion & terror
Converts are steadily increasing
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Conversion is a dynamic process
Understanding conversion is important
What is the relationship between conversion & terror
Converts are steadily increasing
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISM
Founding Phase(Conversion)
Youthful Phase(Formative)
Adult Phase(Foundational)
Mature Phase(Reflective)
The Rationale for grassroots intervention initiatives: A STREET perspective
THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE POST CONVERSION PROCESS
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION:
THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
Social factors are indicative not blanket indictors
Social factors may be a reason for conversion
Social factors are important factors for black converts
Social factors play a key role in social disposition
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
Social factors are indicative not blanket indictors
Social factors may be a reason for conversion
Social factors are important factors for black converts
Social factors play a key role in social disposition
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
Social factors are indicative not blanket indictors
Social factors may be a reason for conversion
Social factors are important factors for black converts
Social factors play a key role in social disposition
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
Social factors are indicative not blanket indictors
Social factors may be a reason for conversion
Social factors are important factors for black converts
Social factors play a key role in social disposition
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE SOCIAL CONTEXT
Race & Ethnicity
Social Class
Family
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION:
THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Three stages of radicalisation
Ideology presented as theology
Initiated by particular ideologues
Professor al-Ruhaili’s heuristic model:
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Three stages of radicalisation
Ideology presented as theology
Initiated by particular ideologues
Professor al-Ruhaili’s heuristic model:
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Three stages of radicalisation
Ideology presented as theology
Initiated by particular ideologues
Professor al-Ruhaili’s heuristic model:
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Three stages of radicalisation
Ideology presented as theology
Initiated by particular ideologues
Professor al-Ruhaili’s heuristic model:
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Renunciation(Takfeer)
Terrorism(Tafjeer)
Disaffection(Tanfeer)
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Cultivation upon ideological texts & personalities II. Propagation of Ideological principles
First stage: Disaffection - Tanfeer
III. Disaffection from the orthodox Islamic scholars
VI. Alienation from the general body of Muslims
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Cultivation upon ideological texts & personalities II. Propagation of Ideological principles
First stage: Disaffection - Tanfeer
III. Disaffection from the orthodox Islamic scholars
VI. Alienation from the general body of Muslims
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Cultivation upon ideological texts & personalities II. Propagation of Ideological principles
First stage: Disaffection - Tanfeer
III. Disaffection from the orthodox Islamic scholars
VI. Alienation from the general body of Muslims
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Cultivation upon ideological texts & personalities II. Propagation of Ideological principles
First stage: Disaffection - Tanfeer
III. Disaffection from the orthodox Islamic scholars
VI. Alienation from the general body of Muslims
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Cultivation upon ideological texts & personalities II. Propagation of Ideological principles
First stage: Disaffection - Tanfeer
III. Disaffection from the orthodox Islamic scholars
VI. Alienation from the general body of Muslims
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Renunciation of the orthodox Islamic scholars II. Renunciation of Muslim governments
Second stage: Renunciation - Takfeer
III. Renunciation of the Muslim community
VI. Violence & terror justify political goals
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Renunciation of the orthodox Islamic scholars II. Renunciation of Muslim governments
Second stage: Renunciation - Takfeer
III. Renunciation of the Muslim community
VI. Violence & terror justify political goals
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Renunciation of the orthodox Islamic scholars II. Renunciation of Muslim governments
Second stage: Renunciation - Takfeer
III. Renunciation of the Muslim community
VI. Violence & terror justify political goals
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Renunciation of the orthodox Islamic scholars II. Renunciation of Muslim governments
Second stage: Renunciation - Takfeer
III. Renunciation of the Muslim community
VI. Violence & terror justify political goals
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Four essential characteristics:
I. Renunciation of the orthodox Islamic scholars II. Renunciation of Muslim governments
Second stage: Renunciation - Takfeer
III. Renunciation of the Muslim community
VI. Violence & terror justify political goals
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Three essential characteristics:
I. Legality of terror for ideological means II. Muslims legitimate target of terror
Second stage: Terrorism - Tafjeer
III. Non-Muslims legitimate target of terror
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Three essential characteristics:
I. Legality of terror for ideological means II. Muslims legitimate target of terror
Second stage: Terrorism - Tafjeer
III. Non-Muslims legitimate target of terror
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Three essential characteristics:
I. Legality of terror for ideological means II. Muslims legitimate target of terror
Second stage: Terrorism - Tafjeer
III. Non-Muslims legitimate target of terror
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THREE STAGES OF RADICALISATION
Three essential characteristics:
I. Legality of terror for ideological means II. Muslims legitimate target of terror
Second stage: Terrorism - Tafjeer
III. Non-Muslims legitimate target of terror
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Social Facto
rs
Theological Facto
rs
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Social Facto
rs
Theological Facto
rs
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MUSLIM RADICALISATION: THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Social Facto
rs
Theological Facto
rs
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CONTEXTUALISING CONVERT MUSLIM EXTREMISMMarginalisation and Muslim Converts
Periphery communities
Vacuum where ‘hard to reach’ disenfranchised Muslim youth gravitate towards
Mainstream Muslim communities
Wider society, governmental and statutory bodies
Adapted from: Anthony Baker, Extremists in Our Midst: Confronting Terror, Palgrave Macmillan (2011)
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM:
STREET
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Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
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Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
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Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
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Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
![Page 61: TACKLING EXTREMISM: A MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE TAALIB ALEXANDER Director, Alhambra Educational Initiative](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022110304/5518d62a550346881f8b5f88/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
![Page 62: TACKLING EXTREMISM: A MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE TAALIB ALEXANDER Director, Alhambra Educational Initiative](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022110304/5518d62a550346881f8b5f88/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
![Page 63: TACKLING EXTREMISM: A MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE TAALIB ALEXANDER Director, Alhambra Educational Initiative](https://reader037.vdocuments.mx/reader037/viewer/2022110304/5518d62a550346881f8b5f88/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
Stages of Development and vulnerability:
vulnerability linked to lack of Religious knowledge
MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Based in south London
Managed & lead largely by converts
Beyond the mosque strategy
Grassroots insider organisation founded in 2006
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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MUSLIM INITIATIVES TO TACKLE EXTREMISM: STREET
Individuals with history of association with violence Young Muslims from challenging family backgrounds
Individuals with substance abuse problems Converts to Islam- vulnerable due to their conversion
Works with vulnerable Muslim constituencies:
Muslim extremists who advocate the use of violence
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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STREET OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
Work stream 4: Counter propaganda
Videos, i.e. You Tube, Literature , Blogs, Forums
Websites
Work stream 3: Counselling
Deconstruct Programme, Mentoring Services,
YOS/YSS Social Services referrals, Training & Development
Work stream 2:
24 Hour Youth Base
Workstream 1:
Sporting Activities
Football, boxing and other sports
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CONCLUSION
Social & Theological factors have a reciprocal relationship
Grassroots intervention is vital for vulnerable groups
Religious knowledge is a challenge to radicalism
Conversion process is complex
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CONCLUSION
Social & Theological factors have a reciprocal relationship
Grassroots intervention is vital for vulnerable groups
Religious knowledge is a challenge to radicalism
Conversion process is complex
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CONCLUSION
Social & Theological factors have a reciprocal relationship
Grassroots intervention is vital for vulnerable groups
Religious knowledge is a challenge to radicalism
Conversion process is complex
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CONCLUSION
Social & Theological factors have a reciprocal relationship
Grassroots intervention is vital for vulnerable groups
Religious knowledge is a challenge to radicalism
Conversion process is complex
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction
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PRESENTATION CONCLUSION
Contextualising Convert Muslim Extremism
Muslim Radicalisation: The Social Context
Muslim Radicalisation: The Theological Context
Muslim Initiatives to Tackle Extremism: STREET
Conclusion
Introduction