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P a g e | 31 ERASMUS+ N° 580247-EPP-1-2016-1-FR-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN RAN (2017) evaluation ‘The forerunner of the ‘Denkzeit’ programmes (Brandon Centre Training), developed by Geoffrey Baruch in London (UK), was already successfully evaluated for effectiveness in the year 2000. The number of convictions per person was reduced from 4.5 per year before the training to 1.5 after the training (Baruch 2000). The ‘Denkzeit’ training itself was also evaluated for effectiveness by comparing the number of convicted crimes before and after the training. By taking part in the training the number of crimes per person and year dropped from 3,37 in the year before to 0,89 (d=1.09) after the training. This study surveyed a period of up to 4 years after the end of the training (Körner 2006). In both studies the trainings were compared to one or more other treatments, which turned out to be less effective. The feedback at both above-mentioned presentations is very positive. Regarding the short case study that was presented, the discussants were highly interested in the indirect approach to tackle radical motivations. The framework of the ‘Denkzeit’ training and its effects were discussed as plausible. In addition, the qualification and support of the trainers was recognized’ (p. 244). 5. Digital Literac y www.digitaldisruption.co.uk This project is designed to equip young people with critical thinking skills that can be particularly useful in their online encounters. The resources available at www.digitaldisruption.com.uk target 11-19 year olds and aim at preventing online radicalisation. The approach is that of teaching them to recognise manipulation, rather than telling them what to believe in, by asking the qu estion : ‘who owns truth ?’ Digital Disruption was first enacted at the local level, in Tower Hamlets, London, and nationally, in a second stage. In 2013, Digital Disruption was presented to the Danish Ministry’s during a 3-days meeting on the topic of radicalisation in Copenhagen. Unfortunately, this EU weblink is now suspended (2019) as there was no more financing. RAN (2017) EVALUATION ‘Digital Disruption is currently seeking funding to run a longitudinal study in partnership with Think Tank Demos to measure the effects of running the programmes of work in 3 schools against not running the programme in 3 other schools. Until this quantitative study can be secured, RAN offered the following qualitative findings. Professional on Digital Disruption said that this has been featured in the Youth Justice Board’s ‘Best Practice library’ and used in ‘Internet Safety Toolkit for Practitioners’ by the Association of Chief Police Officers. YOUNG PEOPLE ON DIGITAL DISRUPTION’S RECENT ‘CONSCIOUS CREATORS’ PROJECT (demonstrating fun and engaging involvement with learning process) wrote :