Countering Extremism in the Netherlands Saskia Tempelman Ministry

How does the Netherlands define extremism? Extremism = people or groups consciously exceeding the

Why is this a relevant social topic? Extremism forms a threat to the democratic

Who are we talking about? Mostly young (< 30). Also higher educated and women/girls.

Counter-extremism strategy Prevent and prepare for extremist actions through early detection and adequate intervention

Good Practices: training and intervention Trainings for professionals: • general and specific for lone

Good persons Connect and involve: • network excellent professionals • deradicalisation-specialists • key civil

Opportunities for the NAVT Input of victim stories and insights into: • trainings of

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Countering Extremism in the Netherlands Saskia Tempelman Ministry of Security and Justice

How does the Netherlands define extremism? Extremism = people or groups consciously exceeding the boundaries of the law and committing (violent) illegal acts, in their pursuit of certain ideals. Focus on Islamist and right-wing extremism. Other forms: left/anti-asylum and animal rights extremism.

Why is this a relevant social topic? Extremism forms a threat to the democratic rule of law and to the security of citizens.

Who are we talking about? Mostly young (< 30). Also higher educated and women/girls. Particular danger of the ‘lone actor’. Islamic radicalisation Psychological/spiritual - social recognition and bonding - political injustice home/abroad. Gericht op external jihad. Right-wing extremist radicalisation frustration about the ‘multicultural’ society - emotional nationalism - sometimes political dimension, but not always. Drink & Drug-related multi-problems. Animal Rights extremism and left-wing extremism Small hard core with experience, international links and high security consciousness

Counter-extremism strategy Prevent and prepare for extremist actions through early detection and adequate intervention by: • General sharing of knowledge and networks • Risk-geared support of local actors • Key means: good practices and good persons

Good Practices: training and intervention Trainings for professionals: • general and specific for lone actors. • Thousands of police officers, social workers, school- and health care practitioners. Interventions: • Mentoring of Individuals (prevention and de-rad/disengagement) • Empowerment-Resilience trainings (for groups) • Democratic development (for schools)

Good persons Connect and involve: • network excellent professionals • deradicalisation-specialists • key civil society groups and persons

Opportunities for the NAVT Input of victim stories and insights into: • trainings of professionals and key civil society • individual mentoring • empowerment trainings • democratic development modules in schools Learn methods: peer education, 2 -sided presentation, systemic approach, experiential approach.

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