COUNTERING TERRORISM IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: AN EXAMINATION OF THE PREVENTION, REHABILITATION, AND AFTER-CARE STRATEGY (PRAC)

terrorism disengagement deradicalization risk reduction

Countries across the globe have faced numerous challenges arising from Al-Qaida affiliated terrorist groups. One such challenge is in how to address the threats posed by the growing number of terrorists in their custody. Accordingly, a handful of countries have responded by developing prison based “deradicalization” and disengagement programs. One program that has gained considerable media attention is the Saudi Ministry of Interior’s Prevention, Rehabilitation and After-Care (PRAC) strategy.