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Conspiracy theories, which should rather be called conspiracy myths due to their anti- or
pseudoscientific narratives, continue to pose a key challenge for the prevention and countering of
violent extremism (P/CVE) in Europe, since they play vital roles within extremist ideologies and
recruitment...

This paper summarises the general challenges and the strategies and narratives used and recommends some practical next steps.

The goal of this paper is to help teachers and youth workers discuss polarising narratives related to COVID-19 in the class or on the street.

Rehabilitation, especially when addressing radicalised and terrorist offenders, is not optional. Our criminal justice and prison services are currently facing increasing numbers of offenders convicted of terrorism-related domestic crimes or assessed as radicalised...

Stimulating motivation in rehabilitation work involves knowledge of the different types of motivation as well as of relevant contextual factors. This conclusion paper elaborates on these aspects and provides a number of concrete examples and practical tips.

In this context, helplines/hotlines can be an efficient tool for establishing a first contact and can also play a decisive role in the case development of potentially radicalised individuals.

This paper identifies some of the most important challenges for police dealing with VRWE, and highlights potential first responses.

On 16 and 17 June, mental health professionals working in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) discussed the ethical challenges they are confronted with in their daily practice.

When a foreign terrorist fighter (FTF) leaves for Syria or Iraq, there is always a network
of people affected by the FTF’s departure, death or return - whether a partner and
children, or (grand)parents and siblings.

This Conclusion paper reflects the main outcomes of this meeting. It is focused on understanding
the effects of growing up in an extremist setting, using knowledge obtained from adjacent fields, as well as how to improve for youth workers and teachers their approach to deal with at risk...

This paper specifically focuses on the communications challenge that local authorities face in the context of such returnees. Challenges include privacy and data protection, a lack of information or misinformation, dealing with fear and possible stigmatisation.

Exit work is an important element of strategies for preventing and countering violent extremism. Both in the interest of a safe society, as well as for those who are radicalised and their environment, good and sustainable support is essential.

This paper explores whether the mechanisms and measures used in crime prevention work in preventing violent extremism (PVE).