CPN-PREV aims to support all stakeholders in the field of prevention of violent extremism (PVE). PVE, being multisectorial by nature, involves the participation and collaboration of practitioners from a variety of sectors such as those included in the diagram below.
In order to better equip you and other practitioners from diverse backgrounds, we present here below a collection of tools and resources that might be useful for those who want to approach the prevention of violent radicalization from different perspectives.
DISCLAIMER :
Please note that although these resources have been published by members, network partners or other reliable sources, they have not been evaluated by CPN-PREV.
Title: From Hate to Hope – Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Link: https://projectsomeone.ca/hate-to-hope-massive-open-online-course-videos/
Source: Project Someone, Concordia University
Description: In April of 2018, Global Affairs Canada awarded funding to the UNESCO-PREV Chair to create a massive open online course (MOOC) – titled “From Hate to Hope” that draws from cutting-edge research in multiple disciplines from humanities and social sciences to address strategies that build resilience against hate through the use of pluralistic dialogues. The resources showcased herein comprise of seven videos (each are available with English, French and Arabic subtitles) that were created as part of “From Hate to Hope” which feature the voices of experts in extremism, political science, psychology, religion, humanities, education, art-based pedagogies, sociology, media studies and computer science debating the multi-faceted nature of combating hate and designing effective primary prevention activities in scholastic as well as public spaces.
Keywords: dialogue, community, digital literacy, hate speech, online school
Title: Entrevue avec Ghayda Hassan, co-titulaire de la Chaire UNESCO en prévention de la radicalisation et de l’extrémisme violents
Source: Apple Podcasts
Description: In this interview, Ghayda Hassan, director and founder of CPN-PREV discusses her professional background and the mission of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, among other subjects.
Keywords: Psychology, UNESCO
Title: Extreme Dialogue
Link: https://extremedialogue.org/
Source: Extreme Dialogue
Description: “Extreme Dialogue is a cutting-edge project designed to provide young people with the tools they need to challenge extremism in all its forms. Through a series of compelling films telling the true stories of those affected by extremism, with supporting educational resources, it provides a range of perspectives on how violence, exclusion and hate change lives. Designed to be delivered by teachers, other education or youth practitioners, external facilitators or young people themselves, the free Extreme Dialogue films and educational resources can be supported by training workshops.”
Keywords: dialogue, defining radicalization, youth, school, community, education
Title: Educational Kit: How to talk about sensitive topics with infants, children and youth?
Link: http://sherpa-recherche.com/realisations/guides-et-manuels/
Source: SHERPA
Description: As part of an inter-ministerial collaboration, three brochures, accompanied by video clips, were created by clinicians and researchers at the SHERPA Research Centre to help parents discuss sensitive topics with their children. The Centre was called upon in particular because of its expertise on issues related to social polarizations. The kit can also be useful to practitioners or people who work with youth.
*Some content is only available in French
Keywords: defining radicalization, youth, children, dialogue, parents, school, education
Talking about violence in the news with small children (Video Tools)
Title : Répertoire de ressources Annexe aux modules de formation “Comprendre pour mieux prévenir : la radicalisation violente chez les jeunes”
Source: RAPS Team & SHERPA Research Center
Description: This document, developed by the RASP team at the SHERPA research centre, compiles resources of various kinds that can assist parents, teachers and professionals in their support of children and young people around the topics of difference, tolerance, identity, violence and terrorism.
Keywords: defining radicalization, dialogue, identity, youth, school, parents, education
Title: Addressing Online Hate
Link:https://www.cybersec101.ca/fr/themes/aborder-le-discours-haineux-en-ligne/
Source: SERENE-RISC & Project Someone
Description: The “Addressing Online Hate ” module developed by Project Someone and partner SERENE-RISC was launched on January 30th. This module was developed to enable libraries and community organizations to offer educational sessions and raise awareness about online hate.
*Content in English only
Keywords: hate speech, online, critical thinking, digital literacy, school, community, youth
Title: Mediasmarts educational games
Link: http://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/educational-games
Source: Mediasmarts
Description: “Educational computer games that introduce kids to key ideas in media and digital literacy. These games are a great way to start a conversation on media issues in the home or classroom…”
*Content in English only
Keywords: school, community, youth, digital literacy, criticalthinking
Title: Youth Engagement Resources
Link: https://www.prevnet.ca/resources/youth-engagement
Source: PREVNET
Description: Promoting Relationships & Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNET) offers a list of youth engagement resources on its website, including a webinar, toolkits and tip sheets. Several resources come from Wisdom2Action, a member of the CPN-PREV and partner of PREVNET.
Keywords: school, community, youth, digital literacy, critical thinking
Title: Conséquences de la médiatisation sur la santé : Les enjeux de la médiatisation des tueries de masse
Source: INSPQ
Description: This tool is intended to guide media professionals in their coverage of mass killings in order to monitor their impact.
*Content in French only.
Keywords : mass killings, media coverage, journalists, media
Title: From Hate to Hope – Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Link: https://projectsomeone.ca/hate-to-hope-massive-open-online-course-videos/
Source: Project Someone, Concordia University
Description: In April of 2018, Global Affairs Canada awarded funding to the UNESCO-PREV Chair to create a massive open online course (MOOC) – titled “From Hate to Hope” that draws from cutting-edge research in multiple disciplines from humanities and social sciences to address strategies that build resilience against hate through the use of pluralistic dialogues. The resources showcased herein comprise of seven videos (each are available with English, French and Arabic subtitles) that were created as part of “From Hate to Hope” which feature the voices of experts in extremism, political science, psychology, religion, humanities, education, art-based pedagogies, sociology, media studies and computer science debating the multi-faceted nature of combating hate and designing effective primary prevention activities in scholastic as well as public spaces.
Keywords: dialogue, community, digital literacy, hate speech, online, school
Title: National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence
Source: Public Safety Canada
Description: The National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence engages with a variety of actors from police to community organizations to identify and prevent radicalization to violence before tragedies occur. There is substantial knowledge, experience, expertise, and evidence at the local, national, and international levels to rely on in developing approaches to countering radicalization to violence. In this context, the National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence identifies areas where expertise and capability exist, and how the Government of Canada and its partners are investing to enhance our collective strengths.
Keywords: police, capacity strengthening, community
Title: Guide Comprendre pour mieux agir
Link: https://cpnprev.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Comprendre_pour_mieux_agir_FINAL3.pdf
Source: Centre de recherche SHERPA
Description: This guide aims to inform teachers and school personnel about the phenomenon of violent radicalization and how to speak about it with youth.
“Le guide pédagogique Comprendre pour mieux agir, le présent guide poursuit deux objectifs. Dans un premier temps, il informe sur la radicalisation menant à la violence, notamment en sensibilisant le personnel scolaire aux multiples aspects du phénomène. Dans un deuxième temps, il présente les différents leviers qui existent en milieu scolaire pour promouvoir le vivre-ensemble, et suggère des pistes d’action et des outils. Ce guide donne donc au personnel scolaire les moyens d’aborder le sujet de la radicalisation à l’école.”
*Content in French only
Keywords: dialogue, defining radicalization, school
Title: MASAR
Source: Hedayah
Link: http://www.hedayahcenter.org/what-we-do/91/departments/98/research-and-analysis/914/masar
Description: MASAR assists practitioners and policymakers in creating a plan for monitoring, measurement, and evaluation (MM&E) of P/CVE programs and projects.
Keywords: resource management, program evaluation