The conference represents the second stage in a long-term strategy about youth work against violent radicalisation, involving various European countries and Europe’s neighbouring regions. It was based on the outcomes of a mapping exercise aimed at showcasing the positive ways and initiatives in which youth violent radicalisation can be addressed.
Within the framework of the mapping exercise, youth workers, youth led organisations and NGOs for youth, informal groups, institutions and public authorities implementing social, cultural, educational, political and sportsrelated activities through youth work were invited to complete a survey according to specific criteria. The goal was to draw lessons, conclusions and recommendations regarding the needs and challenges of youth work at different levels.

Here the link with the report:

Report Malta Salto

 

“Open Youth Work in Austria means both working in youth centres, youth clubs, drop-in centres and working in public areas in the form of outreach work or detached youth work. It is financially supported mainly by the municipalities, sometimes by provincial governments and carried out by Non Profit Organisations. As Austria does not have a specific education for Youth Work professionals come from different kind of educational background (social worker, social pedagogy, arts etc.)
This article will not provide another theory of the phenomena of (youth) extremism. It will rather highlight the role of open youthwork in the prevention of radicalism and extremism and why the general principles of this approach are one of the keys to young people at risk.”

During the Seminar that will be held in Tirana from 19 to 23 November 2018, Werner Prinzjakowitsch introduces his experience and approaches about the phonomena of (youth) extremism and the role of youth work.

Here you can find his article where he is illustrating is point of view: Journal f OYW Extremism WP rev 2016 06 18

Enjoy the reading !