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Berliner Polizei-Einheit – Berlins Magistrat und die Innere Sicherheit nach dem Mauerfall

Mann Schaut durch ein Loch in der Berliner Mauer.

Von Bernd Finger. Seit 1987 befand ich mich nach Berufung durch den seinerzeitigen Polizeipräsidenten Georg Schertz an der Polizeischule in Berlin-Spandau als Ausbildungsleiter Kriminalpolizei, unter anderem zuständig für die Ausbildung des höheren Dienstes der Schutzpolizei und der Kriminalpolizei im 1. Studienjahr. In diesem Kontext ergab sich rund vier Wochen nach dem 9. November 1989, der […] Mehr lesen

Consequences of Extremist Digital Heritage on the Rehabilitation Process

Frau vor bunten Lichtern. EXIT-Deutschland

By Dr Virginie Andre. Introduction The diffusion of digital extremist content by individuals and extremist groups, as well as the way in which this content and terrorism-related events are reported by news media, have increasingly raised concerns regarding: 1) the perpetuation of violent extremist propaganda; 2) pathways to radicalisation; and 3) the potential recruitment and […] Mehr lesen

The role and function of conspiracy narratives in right-wing extremism

Mann in einem dunklen Tunnel. EXIT-Deutschland

By Fabian Wichmann. With the strengthening of social polarisation and social crises, conspiracy narratives or conspiracy ideologies are also experiencing a boost. Various studies have shown that people who believe in conspiracy narratives do not only believe in one of these narratives, but are receptive to many more diverse narratives. This is one explanation for […] Mehr lesen

Returning to Extremism

EXIT-Deutschland, disengagement, rehabilitation, reintegration

An Overview on Terrorist Reoffending and Current Challenges By Susanna Z. Papp and Robert Örell.  Due to recent tragic terrorist attacks in Europe, the question of terrorist recidivism has come to the centre of attention in public and policy discourses. Although the data show low recidivism rates in European countries, the impact of successful re-offenses […] Mehr lesen

Atomwaffen Division Financing

Atomwaffen Division EXIT-Deutschland

Backgrounder and counter-terrorist financing options By Jessica Davis. In this post, I explore the financing mechanisms used by Atomwaffen Division and the new iteration of the group, National Socialist Order. Both AWD and NSO, as well as James Mason, one of the ideological leaders of AWD, are all listed terrorist entities in Canada. Like many ideologically-motivated violent […] Mehr lesen

Conference: 4th Addressing the New Landscape of Terrorism

Addressing the New Landscape of Terrorism EXIT-Deutschland

4th International Conference 25-28 October 2021 Berlin, Germany (online) Victoria University – EXIT-Germany The Addressing the New Landscape of Terrorism initiative was created in 2015, with its first edition launched in February 2016 in Melbourne, then its second and third editions, respectively, in July 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand and in April 2019 in Rabat, Morocco. […] Mehr lesen

Sex, Drugs, & NS Rock ’n‘ Roll

EXIT-Deutschland, Mitglied der Turonen mit Insignien der Bruderschaft

Right-wing Extremist Brotherhoods and their Mafia-like Structures. By Elias Vander. They wear leather outfits with the insignia of their gang, imitate well-known and international motorcycle clubs with their attire and make money in similar ways as as their apparently (in)famous idols. Since the beginning of the nineties, so called „brotherhoods“ have been an integral part […] Mehr lesen

RAN C&N The Incel Phenomenon

Zeichung von hockendem Mann an einer Wand. EXIT-Deutschland, Incel

Online meeting 17-18 June 2021 By RAN Communication and Narratives (C&N) Working Group. The incel phenomenon is being studied more and more, from a P/CVE perspective as well. As there are links between certain parts of the incel movement to (other) types of extremism, it is important to try to understand what is going on […] Mehr lesen

Fighters for Peace

Zerstörte Häuser im Hintergrund. Text: Im Bürgerkrieg verliert jeder.EXIT-Deutschland, Fighters for Peace, Aussteiger, Bildung, Aufklärung, Ausstieg, Schule, EXIT,

Ex-combatants: Lessons learned – “Formers” engage in preventing violence and extremism By Christina Foerch Saab. Working with “formers” (former extremists and ex-combatants) in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) can be very impactful on target groups such as marginalized and excluded youth who are at the brink of radicalization or who have already taken the […] Mehr lesen

No Violent Extremist is An Island

Title Cover: No Violent Extremist is An Island: The Role of Communities in the Rehabilitation of Former Extremists and the Reduction of the Risk of Recidivism. EXIT-Deutschland

The Role of Communities in the Rehabilitation of Former Extremists and the Reduction of the Risk of Recidivism. By Dr Virginie Andre. Summary This article is review on a series of international online workshops on the Multi-Dimensional Role of Former Violent Extremist in the Prevention, Intervention and Countering of Violent Extremism launched by Victoria University […] Mehr lesen