About Book

Think Like a Terrorist to Combat Terrorism and Radicalization in Prison combines frontline correctional experience and academic research to tackle the growing challenge of terrorism-related radicalization within prison environments. The authors, William P. Sturgeon and Francesca Spina, offer comprehensive strategies for detecting, preventing, and managing the spread of extremist ideology among inmates. Topics covered include facility hardening, staff training, radicalization indicators, recruitment tactics, post-release monitoring, and intelligence-sharing protocols. The book provides real-world case examples and lays out actionable frameworks for deradicalization programs, inmate programming, and inter-agency coordination. Think Like a Terrorist to Combat Terrorism and Radicalization in Prison combines frontline correctional experience and academic research to tackle the growing challenge of terrorism-related radicalization within prison environments. The authors, William P. Sturgeon and Francesca Spina, offer comprehensive strategies for detecting, preventing, and managing the spread of extremist ideology among inmates. Topics covered include facility hardening, staff training, radicalization indicators, recruitment tactics, post-release monitoring, and intelligence-sharing protocols. The book provides real-world case examples and lays out actionable frameworks for deradicalization programs, inmate programming, and inter-agency coordination. This is a critically important manual for addressing terrorism within correctional institutions—an often overlooked domain in radicalization discourse. Its pragmatic, policy-oriented content makes it invaluable for correctional leaders, security officials, and rehabilitation professionals. The work's integration of real-world examples and practical guidance ensures direct applicability across various institutional settings.