Publications

This document summarises the outcomes on the main issues discussed: the network’s evolution, current challenges, emerging threats and narratives, as well as the future development of the network.

This paper presents the meeting highlights and inspiring practices in the EU. It also outlines the recommendations for first-line practitioners and (local) authorities.

This conclusion paper covers the main outcomes discussed during the RAN Plenary. It describes what themes will require the attention of RAN participants in 2022 and beyond.

During this RAN Y&E Working Group meeting, we invited practitioners from youth work, schools, and community representatives to share their experiences and expertise regarding this topic. The meeting included three break-out sessions in which participants discussed specific questions.

Recent years have seen a growing focus on the intersection between mental health and the field of
preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE).

This paper provides an overview of projects in Europe concentrating on parents in prison, their children or both. Most of the projects focus on strengthening parenting competence and encouraging bonds and communication between imprisoned parents and their children.

Alcohol and drugs have historically been linked to human violent behaviour. And despite the fact that many politically and religiously motivated extremist ideologies and groups promote purity of body and mind as an ideal, drug use and mind-altering substances have been widely reported in violent...

Contemporary violent left-wing extremism is complex, difficult to explain and even more problematic to address. The complexity of the phenomenon starts with its definition, as happens for many other forms of extremism.

Local actors play a key role in effective efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism. When it comes to addressing challenges of radicalisation and violent extremism, local municipalities and authorities together with and supported by national governments, often bear the primary responsibility.