Team TER (Terrorists, Extremists and Radicals)
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The Netherlands
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Name
Team TER (Terrorists, Extremists and Radicals) |
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Target audience
Violent extremists |
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Organisation
Dutch Probation Service |
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Objectives
Disengage radicalised Muslims (mainly home-grown jihadi) and right and left-wing extremists from radical movements |
Description
The nationally operating Team TER helps the Dutch Probation Service prevent (further) radicalisation of Dutch probationers (RAN, 2016). It aims chiefly to disengage radicalised Muslims (mainly home-grown jihadi) and right and left-wing extremists from radical movements using a tailor-made probation approach, and to influence their behaviour.
Push and pull factors are used to promote behavioural change and stimulate the process of reintegration into society. The main tasks are risk management and supervision, carried out in close cooperation with partners (e.g., judicial, prison, police and municipal authorities). The team is also supported by psychological and theological experts.
The Dutch Probation Service works with those suspected or convicted of terrorism-related offenses such as rioting, recruiting and financing. Individuals suspected or convicted of offences like attempting to travel to or return from conflict areas or preparing an attack are referred to Team TER. In addition, Team TER works with those suspected or convicted of other offences but known to be involved in radicalisation- or terrorist-related risks. The team comprises 18 (internationally) trained probation officers specialised in relevant fields. They use regular probation methods of work in a judicial framework with mandated clients and make cognitive behavioural interventions.
The nationally operating Team TER helps the Dutch Probation Service prevent (further) radicalisation of Dutch probationers (RAN, 2016). It aims chiefly to disengage radicalised Muslims (mainly home-grown jihadi) and right and left-wing extremists from radical movements using a tailor-made probation approach, and to influence their behaviour.
Push and pull factors are used to promote behavioural change and stimulate the process of reintegration into society. The main tasks are risk management and supervision, carried out in close cooperation with partners (e.g., judicial, prison, police and municipal authorities). The team is also supported by psychological and theological experts.
The Dutch Probation Service works with those suspected or convicted of terrorism-related offenses such as rioting, recruiting and financing. Individuals suspected or convicted of offences like attempting to travel to or return from conflict areas or preparing an attack are referred to Team TER. In addition, Team TER works with those suspected or convicted of other offences but known to be involved in radicalisation- or terrorist-related risks. The team comprises 18 (internationally) trained probation officers specialised in relevant fields. They use regular probation methods of work in a judicial framework with mandated clients and make cognitive behavioural interventions.