Background to jihadist radicalisation in Switzerland
An exploratory study with recommendations for prevention and intervention
Description
Within the scope of this exploratory study, a variety of approaches were chosen to analyse the phenomenon of jihadist radicalisation and the processes by which young people are drawn to it at both the individual and social or community level. A wide range of actors who are likely to come into contact with this phenomenon were questioned about their perception and assessment of the situation, as well as their experience in handling such cases and their need for support. The results show that the stakeholders are generally equipped to deal with youth violence and have establisthed collaborative networks, but lack the background knowledge and orientation required for effective prevention and intervention strategies with regard to this particular phenomenon. There is need for support and further training in this area, as well as demand for a central point of contact.
Key data
Projectlead
Project team
Prof. Dr. Eva Mey, Milena Gehrig, , Dr. Dilyara Müller-Suleymanova, Dr. Carole Villiger, Dr. Elisa Banfi, Laurent Wicht, Dr. Brigitta Gerber, Dominik Müller
Project status
completed, 01/2015 - 07/2015
Institute/Centre
Institute of Diversity and Social Integration (IVGT)
Funding partner
Staatssekretariat für Migration SEM; Direktion für Völkerrecht des EDA; Fachstelle für Rassismusbekämpfung des EDI
Project budget
75'000 CHF