Counter-Terrorism

This book examines community-based approaches to counter-terrorism through an analysis of the notions of community, partnership, engagement, gender and religion in order to shed new light on the potential of, and drawbacks to these approaches. Dr. Spalek stresses the need for policy makers and practitioners to reflect on the effectiveness of the initiatives that they are engaged with, particularly in relation to how community-targeted or community-focused they are.

Examines attempts to counter terrorism through community 'bottomup' approaches Covers key issues including notions of community, gender, youth, religion and the role of the police Examines the UK and places it within a comparative perspective Examines European and global counterterrorism policies Develops the field of counterterrorism studies

Autorentext
Basia Spalek is Professor of Conflict Transformation in the Department of Therapeutic Practice at Derby University, UK. She is a BACP registered psychotherapist, specialising in trauma and peace-building. Her research interests lie in conflict transformation, community-based approaches to preventing and responding to violence, counter-terrorism and victimisation and victim services.

Inhalt
Introducing Counter-Terrorism Studies; *B.Spalek

• Community-based Approaches to Counter-Terrorism; *B.Spalek
• Policing Within Counter-Terrorism; *B.Spalek
• Engagement and Partnership in Community-based Approaches to Counter-Terrorism; *A.H.Baker
• Gender Within a Counter-Terrorism Context: L.Z.McDonald
  Engaging Young People within a Counter-Terrorism Context; *L.Z.McDonald
• Religion, Theology and Counter-Terrorism; S.El-Awa & *B.Spalek
• Policing, Terrorism and the Conundrum of 'Community'; J.Topping & *J.Byrne
• Communities and Counter-Terrorism: Some Final Reflections; B.Spalek