SERA Preventing radicalisation in prisons -

P a g e | 38 ERASMUS+ N° 580247-EPP-1-2016-1-FR-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN CONCLUSION Many programmes aimed at fighting radicalisation are still in an experimental phase. Evaluations and assessments are only just beginning to emerge, and it will take time to obtain more a more thorough understanding of ‘what works’ in the field of de-radicalisation’. SERA partners should draw on existing inspiring practices, being mindful of the specific national and custodial settings in which the programme will be implemented. Moreover, it is crucial that partners agree on an operational definition of radicalisation, a methodology and indicators of success. There are a plethora of programmes available. This report has focused on some of them. A choice had to be made to include some and exclude others. The criterion that was adopted was aimed at choosing those programmes/ideas that could be beneficial for the creation of the Intensive Pedagogic Programme (IPP) of this project. Programmes such as R2PRIS, although extremely valid, have been left out because they address prison officer training, prison management and prison professionals. However such programmes are inspiring and serve as the other side of the coin for the SERA project. They come at a time, where training of staff can be inspiring to create courses for inmates. It would have been beyond the scope of this report to present all the programmes that exist on radicalisation. An IPP course should aim at addressing prisoner problems, treating all prisoners humanely, addressing extremist believes and preparing them for reintegration into society. Should we fail to reintegrate prisons we would have failed in a fundamental aim of rehabilitation and reintegration.