The involvement of ‘former extremists’ as practitioners and messengers in countering and preventing violent extremism (C/PVE) has expanded as a global practice. It has potentially significant rewards for PVE but has presented challenges due to uneven practices: leaders in the field have stated there needs to be norms and standards to guide how ‘former extremists’ are actively involved in C/PVE. (£ 67,000.00 Research England Policy Support)
Margherita Belgioioso,
PhD
Associate Professor of Quantitative
International Relations
School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds

Margherita Belgioioso, PhD
School of Politics and International Studies
University of Leeds
Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT UK
“Former Extremists” as Practitioners in Preventing Violent Extremism (IF-PRAC)”
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