PREPARE Preventing Radicalisation in Probation and Release – Perspectives and Practices at the Local Level
European Union High-Level Commission Expert Group on Radicalisation (HLCEG-R), Final Report European Commission, 2018 This report, produced by the HLCEG-R, aims to offer advice to the EU on how to improve cooperation and collaboration among the different stakeholders involved in PVE policies, on the further development of EU prevent policies, and on future, more structured cooperation mechanisms at the EU level. It includes a set of principles and recommendations for the implementation of targeted and effective measures to prevent and counter radicalisation at both the EU and national levels. It aims to maximise the added value of EU cooperation in the area of radicalisation and avoid duplication with existing mandates and roles of other groups. A section of these recommendations is dedicated to the field of “prison and probation, rehabilitation and reintegration” and includes advice on exchange of experiences and good practices, research, funding, training, guidance and further policy development.
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – Supporting the Prevention of Radicalisation Leading to Violent Extremism European Commission, 2016 This communication addresses the EU’s contribution to support Member States in preventing radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism. It details this contribution with regard to seven key topical areas: (1) supporting research, evidence building, monitoring and networking; (2) countering terrorist propaganda and hate speech online; (3) addressing radicalisation in prisons; (4) promoting inclusive education and EU common values; (5) promoting an inclusive, open and resilient society and reaching out to young people; (6) the security dimension of addressing radicalisation; (7) the international dimension. Regarding radicalisation in prison, it details five key actions,
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