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Work with Victims of Terrorism and Young People in Preventing Violent Radicalisation

Work with Victims of Terrorism and Young People in Preventing Violent Radicalisation. Jo Dover – Programme Manager. History. IRA Bomb Warrington 20th March 1993 Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace established in 1995 Peace Centre opened in 2000

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Work with Victims of Terrorism and Young People in Preventing Violent Radicalisation

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  1. Work with Victims of Terrorism and Young People in Preventing Violent Radicalisation Jo Dover – Programme Manager

  2. History • IRA Bomb Warrington 20th March 1993 • Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace established in 1995 • Peace Centre opened in 2000 • ‘Founded by victims to support others affected by conflict to build peace.’

  3. Who we work with We work nationally and internationally with: • Victims and survivors of acts of terrorism and other politically motivated violence • Former combatants • Young people including those divided by faith or racial prejudice • Institutions and communities affected by local or global conflict

  4. Counter not De-Radicalisation Drivers of Radicalisation* • Divisions: Lack of integration, ghettoisation, polarisation, internal community divides, identity crises, isolation, weak community leadership/infrastructure • Grievances: Under-employment, poor education, political/democratic disenfranchisement, discrimination, foreign policy and international conflicts/disputes • Narratives: Political movements, ideologies, faith • Means: Social/family/criminal networks, vulnerable/risky institutions and places, vulnerable individuals, charismatic individuals *Taken from Institute for Strategic Dialogue working paper of the PPN on ‘The Role of Civil Society in Counter-Radicalisation and De-Radicalisation’ Oct 2010

  5. Programmes in practice • Working with victims of terrorism • 3 Key themes • Sharing experiences & dialogue • Conflict Transformation • (Causes, indicators, effects, management and non-violent resolution of conflict) • Leadership Skills • (Influence, power, behaviour, choices, • decision making)

  6. Testimony • Case Studies • Use of personal testimony to make a difference • Drawing parallels with other conflicts

  7. Programmes in practice • Working with young people • 3 Key themes- • Self Awareness and Identity • (prejudice, discrimination, beliefs, • values, attitudes) • Conflict Transformation • Leadership Skills

  8. Methodology • Use of activities to explore: • Extreme behaviour • Religion – myths and stereotypes • Contexts (‘War on terror’) • Dialogue – speaking to the ‘other’ • Sharing Experiences • Lectures and Speakers • Simulations and practice

  9. Impact of the Programmes:Schools “Students’ involvement in the ‘Foundation for Peace’ project is a powerful instrument that furnishes them with strategies for resolving conflicts. This is leading to the development of a more harmonious community where differences are increasingly accepted….” U.K Office for Standards in Education

  10. What Have We Learned? • Flexible and adaptable • Long Term commitment • Joining up the thinking • Beyond dialogue to behaviour change. • ‘Unlearning the learnt’ • Doing things differently – making a change • Equipping people – do it for themselves = Sustainability • Beyond Management – resolution and transformation

  11. Thank you for listening jo.dover@foundation4peace.org www.foundation4peace.org

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