Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalisation: Evidence-Based Policy and Practice

by Jerzy Sarnecki (Contribution by), Gustav Grut (Contribution by), Sören Henrich (Contribution by), Jane L. Ireland (Contribution by), Michael Lewis (Contribution by)

Overview

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How can we use evidence to improve deradicalisation and violence prevention outcomes?

Based on work developed during the implementation of the cross-European INDEED project, this is an essential reference book for practitioners, researchers and policy makers. It sets out the three pillars of best evidence-based practice – scientific evidence, professional judgement and consideration of clients’ preferences, values and beliefs. Demonstrating both successful and unsuccessful approaches with case studies from the field, the book offers practical strategies for prevention teams designing and evaluating their programmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447370925
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	12/17/2024
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Teresa C. Silva is Associate Professor of Criminology at Mid Sweden University.

Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs is INDEED Project Coordinator and expert on PVE in Polish Platform for Homeland Security.

Table of Contents

Introduction – Teresa C. Silva and Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs

PART 1: THEORETICAL AND EPISTEMOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK

1. Criminological Aspects of Crime Prevention – Jerzy Sarnecki

2. An Epistemological Framework for Evidence-Based Crime Prevention – Teresa C. Silva and Gustav Grut

PART 2: DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING PREVENTING AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM INITIATIVES

3. A Step-by-Step Logic Model of Evidence-Based Practice Design – Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs

4. Evaluation as a Standard Component of the Evidence-Based Practice Assumptions – Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs

PART 3: THE THREE PILLARS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

5. Radicalisation Across the Community and Forensic Units: A Systematic Literature Review on the Psychology of Violent Extremism – Sören Henrich, Jane L. Ireland, and Michael Lewis

6. “But What if I Get It Wrong?”: Exploring Practitioners’ Understanding of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalisation Duty Guidance – Erin Lawlor

7. Restorative Justice for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism: Some Reflections From the Basque Country – Gema Varona

PART 4: THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

8. Role of Academic Researchers in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Policy and Practice – Leena Malkki and Irina van der Vet

9. The Atomwaffen Division: The Myth of Evidence-Based Policy on the Threat of Far-Right Extremism – Simon Fulgoni and Susanna Menis

Editorial Reviews

This timely volume emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice for effective policy and practice. The authors also point out obstacles and methodological challenges in evaluating the impact of prevention measures in a field where causes, processes and contexts are highly complex.” Tore Bjørgo, University of Oslo Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX)

“Topical, lucid and enlightening with absorbing cases of crises, insights into human behaviour and applicability of detailed methodologies to emergencies, this is an important guide for those involved in countering violent extremism and radicalisation.” Anastasia Filippidou, Cranfield University

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