R2PRIS

RADICALISATION PREVENTION IN PRISONS

Synopsis
This project addresses the phenomena of radicalisation and extremism inside prisons, by enhancing the competences of frontline staff (correctional officers, educational staff and psychologists, social workers) to identify, report and interpret signals of radicalisation and respond appropriately. Bringing together international experts in the field of radicalisation and national prison administrations, it aims to provide an innovative training programme for prison staff on how to recognise and prevent the process of radicalisation.

​Objectives

• Create awareness on the broad picture of terrorism, the mind set and narratives used by understanding:
  • why prisons are a breeding ground for radicalisation;
  • the difference between conversion, radicalisation and moving to extremist views (terminology);
  • the pathways and levels of radicalisation, role in the network;
  • recruitment tactics employed within the prison environment;
  • indicators on how to identify vulnerable people at risk of radicalisation.

• Develop the tools and instruments for prison administration and line-level staff to recognize signs of radicalisation at an early stage within their specific facility;

• Provide common, consistent and effective instruments to help staff report their observations to the appropriate intelligence staff;

• Provide model procedures for intelligence staff to vet the data they receive from prison staff and to appropriately interpret it;

• Establish a series of training programmes and tools for all staff within a prison to respond appropriately to potential vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation.

​Expected outcomes

• An innovative methodological framework for analysing deradicalisation and prevention of radicalisation strategies within prison;

• A radicalization screening tool, with respective assessment materials and guidelines for prison administration and line-level staff to recognize signs of radicalisation at an early stage within their specific facility. The tool will be adapted to the specific legal and cultural context of the countries involved in the project;

• A training course for all staff within a prison on how to detect and respond appropriately to potential vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation (an e-learning course and a train the trainer course);

• Five national seminars with at least 15 national stakeholders/experts and 15 international participants each;

• An international seminar, with the participation of at least 30 transnational experts/stakeholders and 15 national participants.

Promoter
BSAFE LAB Law Enforcement, Justice and Public Safety Research and Technology Transfer Laboratory – Beira Interior University, Portugal

Partners
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
West University of Timisoara, Roménia​
National Prison Administration, Romania
General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses, Turkey
Belgian Prison Service, Belgium
Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Norway
EuroPris – European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services, The Netherlands
ICPA – International Corrections and Prisons Association, The Netherlands

Funding
Erasmus+ Programme
KA2 – Strategic Partnerships for Vocational Education and Training

Timeframe
01/09/2015 – 01/09/2018 (36 months)

Competences of frontline staff regarding radicalisation in prisons

Sector
Penitentiary

Services
Security, Training and development

Where
Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Belgium, Norway, The Netherlands

Website
www.r2pris.org

BSAFE LAB team
Nuno Garcia
Graça Esgalhado
Samuel Monteiro
Henrique Pereira 
Vitor Costa
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Contact us
contact@bsafe-lab.org