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Dr Rizwan Mustafa.

Dr Rizwan Mustafa is the Director and Head of Research at Khal Marina.  He is also a Regional Director at Staffordshire University and specialist consultant to the Countering Violent Extremism Unit in the Commonwealth.  

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Rizwan has worked in the British Police Service for over 15 years across a variety of departments and in specialist roles.  He has worked with INGO's, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and public sector organisations on projects ranging from deradicalisation and rehabilitation to Diversity & Inclusion. 

 

In addition to his PhD, Rizwan is trained in classical Islam.  He is invited to speak at international conferences and also advises governments on their national Counter Terrorism Strategies.

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Rizwan is NPPV3 & SC security cleared.   

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Publications:

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  1. Mustafa, R. (2021). 'Islamic' Extremism. The Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare, 3(3), 184–188. https://doi.org/10.21810/jicw.v3i3.2823

  2. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  3. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Extremism in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  4. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Female Genital Mutilation in Andrew Davies (ed.) Faith and Social Challenges Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  5. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Forced Marriage in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  6. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Grooming and Online Abuse in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  7. Mustafa, R. (2019).  How Can We Confront Hate Speech & Extremism In Our Communities in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  8. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Marital Abuse in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  9. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Polygamous Marriage in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  10. Mustafa, R. (2019).  What is Hate Speech in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  11. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Difference Between Legal Situation, Cultural Expression and Religious Inclination in Andrew Davies (ed.) Leading Faith Based Organisations Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

  12. Mustafa, R. (2019).  Government Funding and Projects in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide.  London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

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Seminars, Conferences & Guest Speaker Appearances:

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  1. 'Islamic' Extremism.  CASIS West Coast Security Conference. 2020

  2. The Lost Warrior: A Theological Perspective on the Militant Islamist group al-Shabab.  University of Birmingham 2019.  

  3. Dabiq: An Overview of Theological Propositions.  West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.  2019. 

  4. Understanding Extremism: A Multifaceted Perspective.  University of Birmingham.  2018.

  5. Islamophobia, PREVENT and Policing:  Amnesty International.  2018.

  6. Practicing Islam:  The Practical Implications of Expressing Faith in the Public Space.  National Association of Muslim Police & University of Birmingham.  2016. 

  7. Preventing Radicalisation.  Capita Conferences. 2015.    

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