Former extremists: preventing and countering violence

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"A considerable number of initiatives across the globe aiming to prevent violence have utilized or have been led by former extremists and former combatants (Formers). In the context of programs aiming to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE), some former far-right extremists and former...

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Contributors: Clubb, Gordon (Editor) ; Scrivens, Ryan (Editor) ; Islam, Didarul (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY, United States of America Oxford University Press [2024]
In:Year: 2024
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Keywords:
Terrorists > Rehabilitation
Terrorism
Radicalism
Terrorism > Prevention
Radicalism > Prevention
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"A considerable number of initiatives across the globe aiming to prevent violence have utilized or have been led by former extremists and former combatants (Formers). In the context of programs aiming to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE), some former far-right extremists and former Islamist extremists have spoken in schools and have been enlisted as peer mentors to support extremists exit their respective movement. In the context of post-conflict initiatives, former members of armed groups have in some cases taken active roles to prevent violence at conflict flashpoints or have engaged youth to counter pro-paramilitary narratives"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:viii, 333 Seiten
ISBN:9780197765074
9780197765067