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The Potential of Families in Countering Violent Extremism in the North Caucasus
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Abstract While cadres of professionals have been mobilized and trained to engage with the violent extremist threat in the North Caucasus, families - those closest to the vulnerable people countering violent adicalization (CVE) work tries so hard to reach - have been ignored, blamed, and left to navigate perh... view more
While cadres of professionals have been mobilized and trained to engage with the violent extremist threat in the North Caucasus, families - those closest to the vulnerable people countering violent adicalization (CVE) work tries so hard to reach - have been ignored, blamed, and left to navigate perhaps the most difficult moment of their lives alone. This article identifies what makes families unique in their capacity to influence loved ones, addresses some common misconceptions about their role in the radicalization process, and highlights some potential challenges of family involvement in CVE. The article draws on empirical evidence from various international studies and programs and analyzes its applicability in the North Caucasus context.... view less
Keywords
radicalization; violence; prevention; family; Caucasus region
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 9-13
Journal
Russian Analytical Digest (2020) 255
Issue topic
Countering Violent Extremism
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000426379
ISSN
1863-0421
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0