PVE & CVE Unlock Your Risk-Free Potential

Course overview

What is Extremist Violence?

The threat of terrorism should worry everyone. As a result, a global war against terrorism has been waged for more than 20 years. Although its outcomes are insufficient to stop the growth of violent extremism globally, this approach has solely concentrated on security-dominated measures. The use of violence based on an ideological commitment to causes that could be political, religious, or social is known as violent extremism (VE). They are frequently carried out by people or organizations with inflated ideas or beliefs.

Why is it necessary to have a Preventing and Countering Extremism (PVE & CVE) Program?

Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) are words used in the counter-terrorism field to describe a variety of initiatives, such as community development initiatives and military state interventions against extremist cells. The idea of CVE has been around for decades and gained popularity in the late 2000s. After learning about the limitations of CVE, the concept of PVE was developed to offer a comprehensive strategy for both current security-based counterterrorism measures as well as natural preventive measures that also deal with agents of violent extremism. PVE programs seek to prevent violent extremism from occurring, whereas CVE programs analyze the impact of violent extremism’s existence.

With the help of this Training Bee course, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of these programs and their variations to support trainee research.

Introduction

An extensive educational and capacity-building program called the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PVE & CVE) Program was created to tackle the complex and urgent problem of violent extremism. With the knowledge, abilities, and methods necessary to stop people from becoming radicalized into violent extremist ideas and to combat the impact of extremist groups, this program strives to empower individuals, organizations, and communities.

The PVE & CVE Program is essential in enabling people and communities to take preventative action against violent extremism in a time when extremist ideologies are spreading across the globe and have the potential to cause harm. This program helps create more safe and resilient societies by promoting awareness, education, and cooperation.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completing Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PVE & CVE) Program, participants will be able to:

• Unified understanding of the terms “terrorism,” “extremism,” and “radicalization” to promote and ensure the creation, implementation, and evaluation of conventional counter-terrorism measures.
• Ability to distinguish between the many concepts in a counterterrorism action plan and situations when they overlap, as well as the ability to dispel the misconception that CVE and PVE are one and the same concept.
• The determination to stop violent or extreme behavior and forbid them from using violence as a tool for social change
• An expanded knowledge base on the importance of conversation and conflict avoidance, good governance, the rule of law, youth empowerment, gender equality, and strategic communication
• The capacity for collaboration between the government, civil organizations, and communities

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

• Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
• Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
• Project-based learning
• Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
• Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
• Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.

Training Medium

This Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PVE & CVE) Program training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

• What is your present position or line of work, and why did you decide to sign up for this PVE & CVE program?
• What does “violent extremism” mean to you personally, and what do you think its causes are?
• Do you know of any specific cases of violent extremism in your neighborhood, region, or world?
• Do you have any past experience in the field of preventing or rebuking violent extremism? If so, give a brief summary of the main points.
• What do you think about the influence of politics, ideologies, and religion on violent extremism?
• Do you know of any risk factors or signs that might indicate that a person or group is susceptible to radicalization and a propensity for violent extremism?

Course Modules

This Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PVE & CVE) Program covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – History of PVE and CVE

• Relevance Objectives
• Justification for these methods
• Implementation

Module 2 – Programs for PVE/CVE

• development initiatives
• DE radicalization initiatives
• Security agency training
• Sensitization to social media
• ‘Extremist’ propaganda is disproved
• Local campaigns for awareness

Module 3 – Forces Behind Violent Extremism

• Environmental factors and the structural setting
• Discrimination and marginalization
• Unresolved disputes
• Socioeconomic prospects
• Inadequate or poor education
• Radicalization Process

Module 4 – Policy Framework for Extreme Violence

• International/global strategy
• PVE regional tactics
• CVE/PVE national strategies

Module 5 – Control of CVE

• Funding
• Branding
• Participants
• Targets
• Information exchange
• CVE surveillance

Module 6 – Guidelines for Creating PVE Programs

• Programming based on context analysis
• Programming using a human rights-based approach (HRBA)
• Program sensitivity to VE
• RBM, or result-based management Programing for PVE

Module 7 – PVE Targets and Strategies

• PVE Education and Curriculum Inclusion Teachers, schools, and educational institutions as PVE Advocates
• Children and adolescents
• Active PVE social media initiatives
• Platforms that are accessible and secure for PVE

Module 8 – Obstacles and Challenges for PVE and CVE

• Determining the severity
• Impact of the programs’ visibility
• Conflict between the state’s security regulations and the fundamental rights to privacy and expression
• Alteration of the customs and traditions of a community
• Program politicization

Module 9 – Recommendation

• Dispute settlement
• Increased respect for human rights, the rule of law, and good governance
• Teenage empowerment
• Equality for women
• Sensitization to media

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

• Give an explanation of “violent extremism” and how it differs from other varieties of extremism. How has this idea changed in your mind since the program’s beginning?
• Talk about the ways in which social, economic, political, and ideological elements influence the radicalization process. How can these elements be taken into account in PVE and CVE efforts?
• Describe the crucial phases that lead to involvement in violent extremism from early susceptibility. What prevention and intervention measures can be informed by these actions?
• Describe “soft power” and its importance in preventing violent extremism. Give illustrations of the soft power initiatives covered in the program.
• Talk about the effects of online recruitment and radicalization.

Lessons Learned

Participants should understand that violent extremism is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a range of elements, including social, economic, political, and ideological components. Strategies for PVE and CVE must take this complexity into account.

Early Intervention: Preventing radicalization and extremism requires early intervention. A big difference can be made by recognizing those who are at danger and offering the right support and counseling.

Community-centered strategies: It is impossible to overestimate the value of community involvement. Identifying and combating extremism locally depends on fostering trust and collaborations among communities.

Participants should be aware that PVE and CVE efforts should have a holistic and inclusive approach and involve a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, religious leaders, educators, and young people.

Counter narratives and Soft Power: Counter narratives and soft power initiatives are essential in the fight against extreme ideology and propaganda.

Online Engagement: The internet and social media are venues for recruitment, radicalization, and the spread of misinformation. The relevance of online involvement and counter-messaging initiatives should be understood by the participants by the time they leave the program.