Testing transitions : extremist prisoners re-entering Indonesian society

Readjusting to society after a prolonged period of detention is fraught with emotional and practical challenges. When recently released prisoners convicted of terrorism offenses focus on rebuilding their lives, supporting their families, and engaging with community members they may be less likely to...

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Main Authors: Sumpter, Cameron, Wardhani, Yuslikha K., Priyanto, Sapto
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/148741
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Readjusting to society after a prolonged period of detention is fraught with emotional and practical challenges. When recently released prisoners convicted of terrorism offenses focus on rebuilding their lives, supporting their families, and engaging with community members they may be less likely to resume the subversive behavior that put them behind bars. With this in mind, the Indonesian government attempts to facilitate the reintegration of former extremist inmates, primarily through entrepreneurial development initiatives. The government’s general approach holds promise but suffers from insufficient planning and human resource constraints. Greater involvement from local authorities and civil society would provide opportunities for more consistent engagement and a stronger chance of successful reintegration outcomes.