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Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN)

RAN Update 72 | June 2020

In this issue

Foreword

Latest publications

Violent right wing extremism

Upcoming events

Foreword

This month, the RAN Update continues to explore the topic of ‘violent right-wing extremism’ (VRWE). While the previous Update examined how the challenge has evolved, including how VRWE groups have exploited crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic to radicalise and recruit, this Update features some of the content produced in the past months which highlights some of the good work being done by RAN practitioners to address it. The Update includes two films produced by the RAN, a new publication called ‘Spotlight’, and a roadmap which details the RAN’s previous activities on the topic as well as activities planned for the coming weeks and months.

Violent right wing extremism

Roadmap

In 2020, the RAN is developing a series of ‘roadmaps’ which establish how the RAN will tackle some of the priority P/CVE issues of the day. The first of these roadmaps for 2020 is on VRWE. The VRWE roadmap points practitioners to existing material produced by...

Spotlight

Spotlight is a new publication, published quarterly, which highlights and showcases the work of RAN practitioners in doing their work. In the first publication practitioners share their insights and stories on the topic of violent right-wing extremism.

Film

Two short five minute films, produced by the RAN, explore the evolving violent right-wing challenge in Europe and how practitioners are addressing it. We hear from a diverse range of practitioners from the RAN network about their experiences.

Upcoming events

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, all remaining Working Group meetings scheduled to take place in June will be held online. We will be planning the activities for the next few months in the coming weeks and will make an announcement in the next newsletter.

JUNE 2020

Ethics for mental health workers in the prevention of radicalisation

RAN Mental Health

16-17 June 2020

This meeting will explore the different mental health settings across Europe and provide tangible ways to exchange relevant information and guidance on ethical guidelines.

Practical know-how on violent right-wing extremism (VRWE) for the police

Webinar

18 June 2020

This meeting will provide police officers with basic know-how on how police can contribute to prevent and counter VRWE providing insight on how VRWE manifests itself and what the police responses could be. The meeting is for police officers only.

Families ‘left behind’ by FTFs

RAN Families, Communities and Social Care

29-30 June 2020

This meeting will explore how family, community and social care workers can better support the families ‘left behind’ by FTFs, dealing with loss, grief, trauma, and stigmatisation.

RAN Rehabilitation Manual

Webinar

30 June 2020

This meeting will share the key findings of the upcoming ‘RAN Rehabilitation Manual’, including challenges and recommendations regarding the rehabilitation process, while drawing on a practitioner’s perspective from a national context.

Latest publications

RAN Collection

The RAN is updating the RAN Collection, which consists of over 200 inspiring practices in the field of P/CVE. Experts from the RAN expert pool will review existing practices to categorize them as either ‘best’ or ‘inspiring’ practices. Read more about the criteria for selection and the review process here.

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