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1. www.weforum.org › stories › 2015Explainer: The fight against violent extremism | World ...

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   Nov 30, 2015 · What is violent extremism? There is no single definition. However, broadly speaking, it refers to supporting or committing ideologically motivated violence to further social, economic or political objectives. Definitions in particular differ on whether the violence is intended to further political goals only, or a wider set of objectives.

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   Dec 2, 2019 · Violent extremism (VE) refers to the use, support, or legitimization of violence to achieve social, political, or religious goals. The degree to which these goals are ideologically driven varies, but the cognitive aspect is always present.

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-68564429What is the new extremism definition and which groups might ...

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   A new definition of extremism will block certain groups from government funding and meeting officials. Communities Secretary Michael Gove set out the changes in the House of Commons.

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   The readings below examine what violent extremism is, how people become violent extremists, why they do so, where violent extremism takes place (and how it affects the West and Asia/Africa...

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5. www.bbc.com › future › articleThe unseen 'slow violence' that affects millions - BBC

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   What is violence? At its most obvious, it is a bullet fired at flesh, a knee pushed into a neck, or a mob storming the Capitol. In law, it is criminal, domestic, sexual, alcohol-fuelled. On the...

6. www.bps.org.uk › research-digest › psychologyThe psychology of violent extremism – digested | BPS

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   Oct 27, 2014 · Never has it been more urgent that we understand why people are drawn to extremist beliefs and to violent extremist organisations. Here the Research Digest provides a brief overview of the psychological research and theories that help explain the lure of extremism.

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   What is violent extremism?

   • Part of the book series: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( (ENUNSDG)) Violent extremism (VE) refers to the use, support, or legitimization of violence to achieve social, political, or religious goals. The degree to which these goals are ideologically driven varies, but the cognitive aspect is always present.

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   What are the different responses to violent extremism?

   • Researchers are only now beginning to examine the various responses to violent extremism, which can be classified under three headings: counter-terrorism (CT, e.g. using military or policing resources to deter or disrupt terrorists), countering violent extremism (CVE –

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   What is Countering Violent Extremism (CVE)?

   • Countering violent extremism (CVE) is a new term that lacks a consistent definition but is generally held to mean preventative measures which seek to address drivers or root causes of violent extremism.

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   Is violent extremism a terrorism or radicalization?

   • To add to the terminological complexity, as there are no commonly accepted definitions of either violent extremism, terrorism, or radicalization, the terms are often used interchangeably. Despite connections between them, clear distinctions are critical to the development of effective strategies to counter and prevent violent extremism.

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   Who are the perpetrators of violent extremism?

   • The perpetrators of violent extremism can also be state actors. State VE refers to violent extremism perpetrated by a state that violates the rights and liberties of and commits ideologically driven atrocities against its own or other states’ citizens, for example, Nazi Germany and Stalinist USSR.

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   Does 'non-violent extremism' have a place in Western democracies?

   • Schmid attempts to clarify terms, including ‘extremism’ and ‘violent extremism’, before arguing that any distinction between the two terms is invalid: so-called ‘non-violent extremism’, at least when it is practised by Islamists, has he says no place in Western democracies.

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8. www.victimsofviolencefoundation.org › unveilingUNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE, ITS FORMS AND IMPACT

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Violence is a multifaceted phenomenon that permeates societies worldwide, leaving profound scars on individuals and communities. From subtle acts of coercion to overt displays of aggression, understanding the diverse manifestations of violence is essential for addressing its root causes and fostering a culture of empathy and peace.