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Record Nr.

UNINA9910460261003321

Titolo

Countering radicalisation and violent extremism among youth to prevent terrorism / / edited by Marco Lombardi [and five others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, District of Columbia : , : IOS Press, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

1-61499-470-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Collana

Nato science for peace and security series - e: human and societal dynamics, , 1874-6276 ; ; volume 118

Disciplina

303.484

Soggetti

Youth and violence

Youth - Political activity

Radicalism - Prevention

Terrorism - Prevention

National security

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

""COUNTERING RADICALISATION AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM AMONG YOUTH TO PREVENT TERRORISM""; ""Introduction""; ""Contents""; ""Investigating and Preventing Terrorism in Multicultural Urban Settings: Is a Balanced Approach Possible?""; ""Collateral Damage of Counter-terrorism Measures and the Inevitable Consequence of the Social Exclusion and Marginalization of Vulnerable Groups""; ""Social Inclusion Programmes for Youth and the Prevention of Violent Extremism""; ""Corruption and Youth�s Recruitment into Violent Extremism""

""Human Security: A Promising Concept to Address Terrorism-related Threats""""Crisis Management and Violent Radicalization: The Neglected Role of Risk Communication""; ""Critiquing Radical Islamist Claims to Theological Authenticity""; ""Violent Radicalization Concerns in the Euro-Mediterranean Region""; ""Complex Threat: Challenges of Countering Terrorism in the Middle East after the Arab Revolutions""; ""The Support of Sufism as a Counterweight to Radicalization: An



Assessment""

""De-radicalization and Disengagement Programs as Counter-Terrorism and Prevention Tools. Insights From Field Experiences Regarding German Right-Wing Extremism and Jihadism""""Countering Violent Extremism: Program and policy approaches relating to youth through education, families and communities""; ""The Participation of Azerbaijan Citizens in Conflicts in Syria and Iraq and its Potential Radicalization Effect in Azerbaijan""; ""Countering Violent Extremism Among Youth: The Turkish Case""

""Prolongation of the Syrian Crisis and its Gravitational Force on Foreign Fighters: A Critical Analysis in Light of the Concept of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)""""The Road to Jihad in Syria""; ""Investigation and Prevention of Violent Radicalization in the Balkans: A National Point of View""; ""Police Officers� Perception of Community Policing in Countering Violent Extremism: An Exploratory Study""; ""Fundamentalism in the Mental Health System -Children Agency and Activism in the Shadow of PTSD Industry""; ""Subject Index""; ""Author Index""

Sommario/riassunto

Although violent extremism is not a new phenomenon, it is increasingly recognized as a major challenge of our times. The recruitment of foreign fighters by extremist organizations, and its potential impact on public safety in the countries from which they come, is also emerging as a complex issue at the forefront of international preoccupations. This book presents the proceedings of the three day NATO Advanced Research Workshop, ""Countering Violent Extremism Among Youth  to Prevent Terrorism"", held in Milan, Italy, in June 2014. The best way to respond to violent extremism in general, and th