Our Work
Thanks for the training and all that you and your colleagues do in making the world a safer place for us all. God bless in your mission.
Department of Homeland Security – USA
Just to say how much I appreciated the presentation you and your colleague gave in Telford this last Monday.
Telford and Wreakin Council
Excellent instructors with clear presentations and explanations of key terms.
Excellent training product, one of the most interesting sessions I have attended.
Quilliam Outreach and Training Unit
Training
Quilliam is the premier provider of radicalization awareness training: we are set apart by the fact that all our training sessions are jointly delivered with former members of radical Islamist organizations. It is very difficult for someone who has not experienced extremism first hand to be aware of the inner workings of such organizations. More importantly, it is not possible for them to be familiar with extremists’ recruiting techniques and methods of indoctrination.
Quilliam trainers are unique in their capability to offer an in-depth insight into a subject area which, often, many Muslims misunderstand. Our trainers also understand Islamism as expressed in a Western context, which differs from the way it is presented in the Muslim East, making our training even more relevant.
Our training products have been developed by former leading members of Islamist organizations and individuals who have training and teaching backgrounds. Our syllabus is continuously updated to keep it relevant to, and in tune with the needs of our clients.
The Radicalization Awareness Programme (RAP) has been designed by former Islamists who have first hand knowledge and experience of the tactics, methods, and strategies used by radical Islamist organizations and detailed knowledge of the Islamist ideology which is used to indoctrinate new recruits. These individuals also have backgrounds in Islamic disciplines and experience of producing and delivering a wide range of training programmes.
The training intends to develop a practicable understanding of the following:
- The difference between Islam as a faith and Islamism as a radicalizing political ideology which justifies violence
- The different pathways into radicalization
- A detailed explanation of the process of radicalization - the key causes of it and how it manifests itself
- A thorough understanding of Islamist paradigms and extremists propaganda
- An exposition of the political narrative and manipulation of grievances which are exploited and used to groom vulnerable individuals
- The cultivation of a climate which provides support for political violence
- Explanation of the contextual nature of Islamist political ideas – as a modern and totalitarian manipulation of traditional religious ideas
- A comprehensive ideological and theological refutation of Islamist thought providing a counter-narrative – for those who need to engage directly
We are confident that our programmes can develop capacity within civil society to be able to recognise signs of extremism, differentiate between religious and ideological expression and enable direct engagement for those who are suitably placed to do so. They will also give practitioners and policy makers from a wide range of backgrounds the confidence and assurance to intervene when deemed necessary.
Previous Trainees
Central Government
Government Office East Midlands
Government Office London
Government Office North West
Government Office West Midlands
Organisation for Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT)
UK Border Agency (UKBA)
Local Authorities
Camden Borough Council
Coventry City Council
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Hounslow Council
Islington Council
Milton Keynes Council
Peterborough Council
Telford and Wrekin Council
Wakefield Council
Westminster Council
Police
Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)
National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA)
Gatwick Police
Staffordshire Police
Suffolk Police
West Mercia Police
West Midlands Police
Abroad
US Department of Homeland Security, Washington DC
RAP is an Edexcel-accredited course
For more information about Quilliam's Radicalization Awareness Programme (RAP) contact Talal Rajab on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Outreach
We believe strongly in engaging with a cross-section of society with a view to both listening and sharing views and experiences. With this in mind we proactively seek opportunities to meet and discuss with students, religious figures, researchers and the general public. We already have a track record of speaking at universities, community centres and other public spaces. We welcome speaking and debating requests from a wide variety of institutions, individuals and organizations.
To date we have spoken at the following institutions (click here for further details of our outreach work):
Dauntsey School (Wiltshire)
Durham University
King Edward's School (Birmingham)
University of Leeds
University of Oxford
School of Oriental and African Studies (London)
University of York
UK Defence Academy
Please contact George Readings to invite a Quilliam speaker to an event: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Staff:
Contact us: 0207 182 7280
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