Preventing violent radicalization in Italy
The actions of EU project PROVA
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12439029 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrizia Meringolo (0000-0002-2002-4080, corresponding author), Nicolina Bosco, Cristina Cecchini (0000-0001-5945-7003), Elisa Guidi (0000-0003-3038-049X) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 165-169 |
| Publication date | 2019-05-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Peace and Conflict Journal of Peace Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1078-1919 • E-ISSN: 1532-7949 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1037/pac0000375 |
| OpenAlex | W2944703009 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
Marginalized minors and young adults engaging in deviant behaviors are considered to be at high risk for violent radicalization, because of their need to build strong social identities. We report 2 parts of a European Union (EU) Project PROVA, aimed at counteracting violent radicalization: (a) a qualitative study exploring perceptions about youth violent radicalization, with a sample of 16 professionals and 2 stakeholders working with minors and young adults at risk; (b) a participatory workshop with 15 minors/young adults in detention and 4 university students, aimed at fostering positive peer relationships and achieving civic engagement through the reimagination of collective spaces. Our findings highlight perceptions among professionals about preventive interventions. We also discuss the usefulness of the workshop toward reducing social conflicts, improving sociorelational skills, and decreasing the isolation of minors/young adults in detention
Political science · Radicalization · Terrorism · Educational and Social Studies · Italian Social Issues and Migration · Law · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |