prevention
& countering of violent extremism & racicalisation
SYNTHESIS’ Counter Extremism and Radicalisation Unit aims to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE) and radicalisation that may lead to violence and/or terrorism, and to offer in-depth education and learning on the topic by:
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Identifying the social roots of radicalisation, extremism, and terrorism.
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Monitoring and detecting radicalisation and indoctrination techniques for the purposes of understanding the complexity of the radicalisation process.
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Embracing cultural pluralism for building foundations for intercultural dialogue and busting stereotypes.
SYNTHESIS’ topics of interest include:
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Far-right / extreme radicalisation
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Gender radicalisation
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Islamist radicalisation
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Online radicalisation
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Youth radicalisation
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Migrants and radicalisation
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Critical thinking and media propaganda
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Violent extremism and radicalisation that lead to terrorism
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Racism and radicalisation
SERVICES
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Project design and development
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Research and Policy Analysis
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Offer expertise and develop customised training courses
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Training of first line practitioners (including government officials and private employees)
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Safeguarding and early detection of radicalisation in children and youth
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Training teachers to approach extremist and radical behaviour and signs in children and youth
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Student education and learning
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Support and advice
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Make publications and encourage public debate
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Create online network
Contact:
Dr Stefania Savva
