1040: Tareena Shakil | An ISIS Recruit's Journey and Escape Part Two

Aug 29, 2024

In this gripping conversation, Tareena Shakil, a British woman who joined ISIS and later escaped, shares her harrowing journey. She details the psychological manipulation behind her radicalization and the reality of life under ISIS. Tareena discusses her daring escape with her son and her time in a UK prison, where she underwent a deradicalization program. Now, she advocates for awareness about online grooming and the importance of critical thinking, emphasizing the need to support vulnerable individuals before they are preyed upon.

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ANECDOTE

Return and Arrest

Tareena initially lied to the police, claiming she was trafficked, hoping to regain custody of her son.
Her son was placed with strangers, not family, upon their return.

INSIGHT

Trial and Sentencing

Tareena's domestic violence experience contributed to her decision.
She became an example due to media attention and public interest in ISIS recruits.

INSIGHT

Deradicalization

Tareena initially resisted the deradicalization program.
Through therapy and discussions with an imam, she realized the depth of her radicalization.

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How does ISIS radicalize Westerners? Here, Tareena Shakil, who joined and escaped the group, reveals the manipulation behind her own recruitment. [Pt. 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

What We Discuss:

Tareena Shakil, a British woman, ran away to join ISIS in Syria in 2014 after experiencing domestic abuse and being radicalized online.
While in Syria, Tareena realized ISIS was not what she expected and decided to escape across the border to Turkey with her young son.
Tareena was arrested upon return to the UK and served three years in prison for joining ISIS. She was the first British woman to be imprisoned for joining the group.
Tareena went through a deradicalization program in prison, which she found helpful in understanding how she has been groomed and radicalized.
Tareena now works to raise awareness about online radicalization and grooming, showing that it's possible to learn from past mistakes and use one's experiences to prevent others from falling into similar traps. Her story demonstrates the importance of critical thinking and seeking support when feeling vulnerable.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part one of this conversation here!

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