Radicalisation, Extremism and Social Work Practice

Radicalisation, Extremism and Social Work Practice is the first book to explore cultural identity, acculturation and perceived discrimination of Muslim youth across Western countries in relation to social work, as well as the radicalisation and extremist views and actions of a small number of Muslim youth.

It draws on relevant theoretical frameworks and research to examine the different approaches taken in social work practice. Some countries consider multi-agency approaches, particularly how public health practice can inform interventions and strategies. Others take a public health approach, looking for risk factors and seeking protective factors to develop suitable interventions within the communities through public engagement and partnership. As well as examining and discussing the above approaches, this book critically examines government and community-based approaches to radicalisation and extremism, and strategies for combating these.

This volume will be a valuable resource for social work students, including other disciplines such as psychology, public health, psychiatry, sociology, political science and community development. It will also be of interest to policy makers, practitioners and researchers.

Lena Robinson is Professor of Social Work and Human Services at Central Queensland University, Australia. Previously, she was Professor of Social Work at University of the West of Scotland and Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Social work at the University of Birmingham, UK.

M Rafik Gardee is a semi-retired Public Health Consultant in Primary Healthcare and International Development. He has 40+ years of experience in Community Healthcare, both in developed and emerging countries. A Doctor, former Public Health Advisor, and Founding Director for Ethnic and Minority Health in Scotland, he holds an Honorary Senior Lectureship in Public Health Medicine at the University of Glasgow, UK where he coordinated the International Health Module.