Context
New security threats stemming from newly-released radicalised/vulnerable individuals and VETOs have become a concern for several European countries. This problem has become even clearer after last years’ attacks perpetrated by recently released individuals, in 2019 in London and in 2020 in Vienna.
Besides, considering that smaller prison sentences are being delivered to these offenders, there is an urgency to address potential hazards in post-release settings. EUROPOL’s 2020 report reinforces the idea that individuals in custody for terrorism-related offences and those who radicalised in prison pose a significant threat after their release. This data highlights the need for rehabilitation efforts to combine different actors throughout the process.
Thus, exit programmes require the involvement of non-governmental actors, namely from civil society, to foster trust in participants. NGOs can provide an adequate support network to help with the challenges radicalised/vulnerable individuals and VETOs face after prison. These institutions can foster positive and trustful relationships that increase the chances of successful rehabilitation and reintegration.
The R2COM “Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Prevention in the Community” project intends to enhance NGOs’ involvement, knowledge, skills and networking in the P/CVE field. The project will produce reliable training material to properly support, guide and capacitate NGOs’ action when working with radicalised/vulnerable individuals.
Besides, considering that smaller prison sentences are being delivered to these offenders, there is an urgency to address potential hazards in post-release settings. EUROPOL’s 2020 report reinforces the idea that individuals in custody for terrorism-related offences and those who radicalised in prison pose a significant threat after their release. This data highlights the need for rehabilitation efforts to combine different actors throughout the process.
Thus, exit programmes require the involvement of non-governmental actors, namely from civil society, to foster trust in participants. NGOs can provide an adequate support network to help with the challenges radicalised/vulnerable individuals and VETOs face after prison. These institutions can foster positive and trustful relationships that increase the chances of successful rehabilitation and reintegration.
The R2COM “Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Prevention in the Community” project intends to enhance NGOs’ involvement, knowledge, skills and networking in the P/CVE field. The project will produce reliable training material to properly support, guide and capacitate NGOs’ action when working with radicalised/vulnerable individuals.
