Essay On De-Radicalization

Another critically important foundation of an effective de-radicalization platform is the involvement of family and community in the process. Deprogramming a terrorist requires a lengthy procedure and a concerted effort from people who can provide an external support system. Family involvement can create shortcuts in the long rehabilitation process of a terrorist. For instance, Saudi Arabian government believes that the continuous increase in the involvement of family can result in significant breakthroughs in the overall de-radicalization process (Porges, 2011). Activities like visiting rights, sharing meals, celebrating holidays and even helping in the creation of personalized programs can create an environment conducive to abrupt behavioral or psychological change. Family can provide a sense of belongingness to these detainees that can influence their priorities and beliefs. Healthy Children (n.d.) reports that normally, one can get emotional support, love, security, and protection from his family. The satisfaction derived from these …show more content…
The article “Aspects of Deradicalization” (Kruglanski, et al., 2010) emphasizes that the Singapore government called for Muslim community leaders and intellectuals to speak out against ideological extremism. Their goal is to educate the Muslim community on the ills of Islamic extremism and to persuade them to be a part of the overall prevention scheme of the government. The government also has constant dialogues with community leaders to ensure that both parties are in the same position when it comes to its fight against Islamic extremism. The Muslim leaders are always informed about the arrests of community members who are believed to have Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) connections. In addition to this effort, the government conducts meetings with non-Muslim communities to encourage them for peaceful