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027. “Youth work in a time of violent extremism” - Seminar / Conference

Data: 02/02/2015

NR.: 027

DATA: 02.02.2015

TITOLO PROGETTO: “Youth work in a time of violent extremism”

RICHIESTA PROVENIENTE DA: Ståle Mats Sandberg (Norvegia)

TIPOLOGIA: Seminar / Conference

ARGOMENTO: This seminar will give participants a deeper understanding of violent extremism and concrete methods for working with youth in danger of being influenced by violent extremism.

PAESI PARTNER CHE HANNO GIÀ ADERITO: -

ALTRE NOTIZIE:
Activity date:
15th – 17th of April 2015.
Venue place, venue country: Oslo, Norway.
Summary: This seminar will give participants a deeper understanding of violent extremism and concrete methods for working with youth in danger of being influenced by violent extremism.
Target group: Youth workers.
For participants from: Partner Countries Neighbouring the Eu, Youth in Action Programme Countries.
Group size: 30 participants
Details:
This thematic seminar will investigate and compare different political, ethnic and religious forms of violent extremism which in recent years have appealed to young persons in Europe and its neighbouring countries. The seminar programme will contain input from academics researching youth and violent extremism, young persons with a past impacted by violent extremism and youth workers with experience working with prevention for, and rehabilitation of, such youth. Along with presentations of best practice examples from participants, the seminar will consist of lectures, discussions, group work and the sharing of experiences and challenges.
Aims and objectives
• Develop an understanding for violent extremism.
• Examine what attracts youth to violent extremism and how they are recruited.
• Investigate how youth work is a primary force for preventing extremism amongst youth.
• Discuss how to best help youth that have fallen prey to violent extremism reintegrate into their society and local community.
• How to develop and use international networks in working with youth effected by violent extremism.
Participant profile
• Professionals and volunteers over the age of 18 from Programme Countries and Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU who work directly with young people.
• Youth workers that represent municipalities, other public youth work organisations or youth work done by NGOs.
• Although not a requirement, participants should have worked with youth and violent extremism and be willing to share these experiences.
Costs:
This project is financed by the Youth in Action Programme. Being selected for this course, all costs (accommodation, travel, visa, etc.) relevant to participation in the course will be covered by the NAs or SALTO involved in this project - except a participation fee which varies from call to call and country to country. Please contact your NA to learn more about the financial details, and how to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.
Working language: English.

SCADENZA: 15th of February 2015.


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