Frontline practitioners' gathering reiterates the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in preventing radicalisation and refugee integration

In an online workshop, researchers and frontline practitioners from across Europe came together share their expertise and experience supporting the integration of refugees and asylum seekers, highlighting a shared commitment to addressing the challenges of radicalisation and supporting their integration into European societies.

With close to 40 participants, this online workshop organised by IPS_Innovative Prison Systems on November 6th, 2024, featured interventions by key organisations from the IN2PREV Network, each contributing unique perspectives on fostering inclusion and preventing radicalisation.

This was the first Transnational Workshop of the IN2PREV Network, which provides a platform for frontline practitioners to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaborative approaches to prevent refugees and asylum seekers’ vulnerability to radicalisation and support their integration into European societies.

Participants had the opportunity to engage in an interactive networking session, moving into smaller breakout rooms to discuss how their respective organisations could align their efforts with the IN2PREV goals. This session highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration and the potential for combining expertise from law enforcement agencies, researchers, and the NGO sector to create comprehensive and collaborative frameworks, thus enhancing the prevention of the vulnerability of refugees to radicalisation and fostering their successful integration.

The success of the 1st Transnational Network Workshop is a testament to the dedication and active engagement of the members of the IN2PREV Frontline Practitioners Network. Moving forward, more of these collaborative efforts will be needed as they are essential in ensuring that refugees are better supported and integrated into European societies, strengthening them against radicalised narratives.

What is next for the IN2PREV Frontline Practioners Network?

Building on this momentum, the IN2PREV Frontline Practitioners Network is planning more Network members-exclusive events until its wrap-up in October 2025.

If you are interested in being part of this Network and participating in its exchanges, please register here.