Experiences from EXIT SWEDEN Exit en del av Fryshuset1

Every person has an inner strive to fulfill oneself - Karen Horney Exit en del av Fryshuset

Who are we working with?

Outline of the approach, our work from four perspective: Exit en del av Fryshuset

Personnel – different competencies

Individual

Bridging

Networks

I.Analyze / Intel / Inventory II.Alliance / Relation / Basic trust III.Normalize deradicalization / Plant hope - Motivation - Time IV.MI, thought patterns V.Replacement behaviors based on the analysis VI.Protective factors based on the analysis VII.Await moment of clarity Exit en del av Fryshuset

Open process: prioritizes client’s spontaneous issues Examples of likely topics: Biographical issues Social environment; like family situation/violence, school failure, bullying, crimes, friendship, loyalty, relations, gender, masculinity Exit en del av Fryshuset

When change takes place: - focus on the individual, not on the ideology - listen to needs - observ behavioral changes - observ linguistical/attitude changes Exit en del av Fryshuset

Weaknesses Black and white thinking Right/wrong chosen/traitor, infidelity Complicate Distance EXIT is a goverment funded brainwashing institute Society is the enemy Close the gap Dehumanize Dirty animals, unholy, mindless sheep Examples to contradict

Doubt Inability to voice doubt Security risk, punishment, status loss Planting seeds Early in the radicalisation process, influence core-beliefs Providing safehaven For mind and soul, doubt is inevitable

When to engage in formers in the de-rad I.Disengagement II.Distance III.Reflect IV.Able to use experience as profession V.Cope VI.Training, method

- Tina Cristiansen, Roskilde University PhD Exit Sweden: A question of participation Exit en del av Fryshuset

I.First meeting – non judging II.Shared past lll.Informal dialogue and activities, gives a sense of equality Exit en del av Fryshuset

I.Role modelling II.Social interaction III.Relation – is key, takes time. When in place: respect, solidarity, interest Exit en del av Fryshuset

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