Highlighting the challenges brought on by and the need to address violent extremism and radicalization in prisons, the United Nations has unveiled a new manual that offers practical advice on managing violent extremist prisoners, disengaging them from violence and facilitating their social reintegration upon release.

The Handbook on the Management of Violent Extremist Prisoners and the Prevention of Radicalization to Violence in Prisons aims to strengthen key components of prison management, including training of prison staff, risk management and rehabilitation efforts.


Speaking at the launch, the UN’s Aldo Lale-Demoz drew attention to the need to integrate interventions for violent extremist prisoners in broader prison reform efforts.
