WayOut Project Integrated Exit Programme for Prison and Probation — WayOut Project Number: 823690 SFP-2017-AG-RAD
D4.1 – Methodological framework exit programme
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Integrated exit programme Robin Christiaan van Halderen & Nanne Vosters Janine Janssen & Bart Claes (Avans University), Vitor Costa (BSAFE LAB/University of Beira Interior), Pedro Liberado (IPS_Innovative Prison Systems), Ivo Lisitzki & Eduard Matt (Bremen Senate of Justice and Constitution), Lars Schäfer & Ariane Wolf (Violence Prevention Network). 13-05-2020 Public
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Comments Concept version. Concept version. Various changes and content added, changes based on consortium meeting Brussels and internal review (Avans University). Concept version. Various changes and content added. Changes based on feedback from project partners and internal review (Avans University). Final version. Changes based on feedback from project partners. Text edited by translation agency (DUO Vertaalbureau).
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Contents Executive summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6 Objectives and organisation ...................................................................................................... 9 Risk analysis and classification of violent extremist offenders ................................................ 15 Engaging with violent extremist offenders and encouraging their participation.................... 21 Interventions ............................................................................................................................ 24 Good practices for aftercare .................................................................................................... 31 Monitoring and evaluating....................................................................................................... 36 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 38
References.......................................................................................................................................... 39
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Executive summary In this report standards and preferred practices for effective exit programmes targeted at violent extremist offenders are described. It concerns intervention programmes used in prison and by probation services for the purpose of deradicalisation or disengagement, and aiming at reintegration or rehabilitation (see deliverable 2.1). Although the focus is on prison and probation, an explicit link is made with other organisations related to the reintegration of violent extremist offenders such as local authorities, law enforcement agencies and community organisations. These organisations play an important role, for example, in the post-release period. This report is not aimed at a specific target group (e.g. left-wing terrorists, right-wing terrorists, leaders, followers, short-term or long-term imprisonment). It is explicitly advised to tailor an exit programme to the context in which it is used and to the risks and needs of an extremist offender. The social environment of an extremist offender should not be overlooked (e.g. family members, friends and even the broader community). Active involvement and support of family members appears, among other aspects, to be crucial in facilitating a peaceful return to society. In this report, standards and practices are grouped in six categories. The categories are briefly described below. More detailed summaries are provided at the end of each corresponding chapter. -
Objectives and organisation (chapter 2): Objectives of an exit programme need to be specified and operationalised. Conditions need to be established to properly develop and implement an exit programme (e.g. humane prison regime and available management). Staff need to be qualified and well trained. Security and the sharing of information needs to receive proper attention.
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Risk analysis and classification of violent extremist offenders (chapter 3): Specific tools have been developed to assess the risk of radicalisation. Risk assessments should be conducted prior to the start of an exit programme, and on a regular basis. A structured procedure for intake, assessment, reception and classification of cases needs to be in place. A programme should to be tailored to risks and needs. This includes deciding how a violent extremist offender could properly be housed (in the least restricted setting possible).
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Engaging with violent extremist offenders and encouraging their participation (chapter 4): Staff members need to invest in a relationship of credibility and trust with the extremist offender. Extremist offenders cannot be forced to change their world views; intrinsic motivation is required. Different approaches can be used to stimulate participation in a programme (e.g. involving family members and friends at the onset or during a programme). Specific guidelines exist concerning direct communication with an extremist offender.
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Interventions (chapter 5): A variety of interventions can be included in an exit programme. These interventions should be based on a sound theory of change and address (individual) factors and mechanisms related to the process of radicalisation. Interventions can focus on cognitive skills, psychosocial issues, education, vocational skills, family and social network, religious
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