Disengagement and Deradicalization in the Context of Islamist Extremism - Theoretical Insights and Practical Experiences

This volume examines the strategies, processes, and challenges of disengagement and deradicalization in the context of Islamist extremism. Bridging theory and practice, it brings together critical reflections and hands-on experiences from practitioners and researchers working on the front lines of prevention and intervention.

List of contents

Approaches and methods of distancing and deradicalisation work in German.- Cooperation - multi-agency approach.- Target groups and settings.- Reflection and future perspectives.

About the author

Samira Benz is an expert in the prevention of violent extremism. She works internationally as a consultant for civil society organizations and governments and is currently based in the United States.
Dr. Georgios Sotiriadis is a criminal law expert and criminologist. He serves as an advisor on disengagement and deradicalization at the Senate Department for the Interior and Sport in Berlin, Germany.

Summary

This volume examines the strategies, processes, and challenges of disengagement and deradicalization in the context of Islamist extremism. Bridging theory and practice, it brings together critical reflections and hands-on experiences from practitioners and researchers working on the front lines of prevention and intervention.

Product details

• Assisted by: Samira Benz (Editor), Sotiriadis (Editor), Georgios Sotiriadis (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.10.2025
• EAN: 9783658494698
• ISBN: 978-3-658-49469-8
• No. of pages: 448
• Illustrations: IV, 448 p.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Trauma, Evaluation, Migration, Einwanderung und Auswanderung, Soziale Arbeit, Soziologie: Familie und Beziehungen, Soziale Gruppen: religiöse Gemeinschaften, Sociology of Religion, Politik und Staat, Reintegration, Political Sociology, Social Work, prevention, auseinandersetzen, Radicalization, Sociology of Family, Youth and Aging, Extremism, Sociology of Migration, Deradicalization, trauma therapy, Islamic Extremism, Counselling for family members, Penitentiary system, Distanciation