Periodic Reporting for period 2 - INDEED (Strengthening a comprehensive approach to preventing and counteracting radicalisation based on a universal evIdeNce-based moDEl for Evaluation of raDicalisation prevention and mitigation)
Berichtszeitraum: 2023-03-01 bis 2024-09-30
The INDEED project started in September 2021 and aims to strengthen the knowledge, capabilities and skills of PVE/CVE and De-radicalisation first-line practitioners and policy makers in designing, planning, implementation and in evaluating initiatives in the field, based on evidence-based approach. INDEED builds from the state-of-the-art, utilising the scientific and practical strengths of recent activities – enhancing them with complementary features to drive advancements and curb a growing rise of radical views and violent behaviour threatening security.
The INDEED consortium placed great emphasis on evaluation. It should be treated as an integral part of the entire process of designing an initiative, which is why INDEED shows its place in the entire process from design through implementation to evaluation. In addition, previous studies conducted by the RAN, the EUCPN confirmed that the evaluation is a weakness that is missing or, if present, poorly conducted and needs more attention.
At the core of INDEED's work methodology is an interdisciplinary and participatory approach, which includes the co-creation of individual project phases and implementing them with the close engagement of multi-sectoral stakeholders. The creation of SMART Hubs (Stakeholder Multisectoral Anti-Radicalisation Teams) as part of INDEED has facilitated this process. SMART Hubs are external stakeholder groups that are potential users of INDEED results and both co-creators, because by engaging SMART Hubs members in individual project activities, their needs are collected, and their comments and input are taken into account.
The following target participation groups have been identified as a key target groups for INDEED to ensure a real multi-agency, multi-stakeholder, multi-/interdisciplinary approach. The Figure below provides a detailed illustration of the project’s target groups:
-First-line Practitioners:Law Enforcement Agencies, prison and probation services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), social and health services, youth organisations working in the field of PVE/CVE and De-radicalisation.
-Policy makers: local, regional, national, and European authorities, and governmental organisations.
-Education and Research: universities, academic intuitions, research organisations, educational institutions, training institutions, staff colleges, EU projects interested in the topic etc.
-Other: all other relevant stakeholders that fall outside the above three groups; people and groups interested in the topics of the project such as citizens and youth organisations, media, social groups, schools etc.
All these 4 groups make up the INDEED SMART Hubs.
INDEED promotes the EU’s values and principles; heeding multi-agency and cross-sectoral methods, including gender mainstreaming, societal dimensions and fundamental rights.
In order to achieve the overarching goal of the project indicated above, INDEED has set five (5) project-specific objectives and several detailed objectives which it has been implementing since September 2021:
1) To develop a co-created evidence-based approach to the evaluation of PVE / CVE and De-radicalisation initiatives, and design, plan and implement such initiatives in proven manner.
2) To foster capacity building, knowledge transfer and skills development in the evaluation of PVE / CVE and De-radicalisation initiatives and in the designing, planning, and implementation of the preventive and mitigating measures.
3)To contribute to increasing the sense of security among EU citizens by improving the effectiveness of policies and security measures in the area of PVE / CVE / De-radicalisation.
4) To increase the visibility of INDEED outcomes and facilitate processes for their broad use, exploitation and sustainability.
5) To ensure ethics-centred evaluation and design, enshrining gender mainstream, fundamental rights standards, and societal desirability at the core of PVE / CVE / De-radicalisation initiatives
The INDEED consortium placed great emphasis on evaluation. It should be treated as an integral part of the entire process of designing an initiative, which is why INDEED shows its place in the entire process from design through implementation to evaluation. In addition, previous studies conducted by the RAN, the EUCPN confirmed that the evaluation is a weakness that is missing or, if present, poorly conducted and needs more attention.
At the core of INDEED's work methodology is an interdisciplinary and participatory approach, which includes the co-creation of individual project phases and implementing them with the close engagement of multi-sectoral stakeholders. The creation of SMART Hubs (Stakeholder Multisectoral Anti-Radicalisation Teams) as part of INDEED has facilitated this process. SMART Hubs are external stakeholder groups that are potential users of INDEED results and both co-creators, because by engaging SMART Hubs members in individual project activities, their needs are collected, and their comments and input are taken into account.
The following target participation groups have been identified as a key target groups for INDEED to ensure a real multi-agency, multi-stakeholder, multi-/interdisciplinary approach. The Figure below provides a detailed illustration of the project’s target groups:
-First-line Practitioners:Law Enforcement Agencies, prison and probation services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), social and health services, youth organisations working in the field of PVE/CVE and De-radicalisation.
-Policy makers: local, regional, national, and European authorities, and governmental organisations.
-Education and Research: universities, academic intuitions, research organisations, educational institutions, training institutions, staff colleges, EU projects interested in the topic etc.
-Other: all other relevant stakeholders that fall outside the above three groups; people and groups interested in the topics of the project such as citizens and youth organisations, media, social groups, schools etc.
All these 4 groups make up the INDEED SMART Hubs.
INDEED promotes the EU’s values and principles; heeding multi-agency and cross-sectoral methods, including gender mainstreaming, societal dimensions and fundamental rights.
In order to achieve the overarching goal of the project indicated above, INDEED has set five (5) project-specific objectives and several detailed objectives which it has been implementing since September 2021:
1) To develop a co-created evidence-based approach to the evaluation of PVE / CVE and De-radicalisation initiatives, and design, plan and implement such initiatives in proven manner.
2) To foster capacity building, knowledge transfer and skills development in the evaluation of PVE / CVE and De-radicalisation initiatives and in the designing, planning, and implementation of the preventive and mitigating measures.
3)To contribute to increasing the sense of security among EU citizens by improving the effectiveness of policies and security measures in the area of PVE / CVE / De-radicalisation.
4) To increase the visibility of INDEED outcomes and facilitate processes for their broad use, exploitation and sustainability.
5) To ensure ethics-centred evaluation and design, enshrining gender mainstream, fundamental rights standards, and societal desirability at the core of PVE / CVE / De-radicalisation initiatives
Among the main INDEED results achieved in the first reporting period (by February 2023) are:
1. Digital repository of studies on risk and protective factors (WP1).
2. A universal Evidence-Based Evaluation Model (EBEM) for evaluating radicalisation prevention and mitigation initiatives (WP3).
3. Professional two e-guidebooks (WP3).
The 2nd Technical Report Part B presents the work of the INDEED project conducted in the 2nd reporting period running from 1st March 2023 until 30th September 2024.
The remaining main results achieved in the second half of the project (March 2023- September 2024) are listed below.
1. EBEM-based Evaluation Tool (WP3) which is one of the three elements of the Evaluation Package.
2. Repository of Evaluations and Evidence-Based Practices (WP4).
3. Lessons learnt and policy recommendations (WP4) creating a policy corner in the Toolkit.
4. Learning resources such as podcasts, webinars, video interviews, multilingual learning notes (WP5).
5. Targeted curricula and trainings (onsite/ online) with e-learning suite (WP5) which are part of the Training Package Tab in the Toolkit.
6. All results are integrated and openly accessible in the INDEED multilingual Toolkit (WP5) for practitioners and policy makers in the field of evidence-based evaluation and PVE/CVE and De- radicalisation initiatives design.
At the final stage of the project, all planned elements of the Toolkit have been created:
1. Evaluation package (Evaluation Model, Evaluation Tool and 2 e-Guides).
2. Training Package (On-site course on designing, On-site course on evaluation, On-line course on designing with the e-learning suite, On-line course on evaluation with the e-learning suite, Train the trainers course, and Our trainers).
3. Two Repositories (Risk & Protective Factors and Evaluations and Evidence-based Practices).
4. Learning Resources (Webinars, Podcasts, Video Interviews, and Multilingual Learning Notes).
5. Policy Corner (Policy Recommendations and Lessons Learnt).
In conclusion, all objectives have been achieved by September 2024 (M37). Twenty-two (22) deliverables were delivered in the second half of the project and twenty-nine (29) deliverables delivered in RP1, which constitutes the delivery of all planned deliverables.
All five (5) of the eleven (11) milestones have been achieved in the second half of the project. Six (6) of them have been achieved in the first half of the project
All details about work performed and results achieved broken down into Work Packages are presented in the 2nd Periodic Technical Report.
1. Digital repository of studies on risk and protective factors (WP1).
2. A universal Evidence-Based Evaluation Model (EBEM) for evaluating radicalisation prevention and mitigation initiatives (WP3).
3. Professional two e-guidebooks (WP3).
The 2nd Technical Report Part B presents the work of the INDEED project conducted in the 2nd reporting period running from 1st March 2023 until 30th September 2024.
The remaining main results achieved in the second half of the project (March 2023- September 2024) are listed below.
1. EBEM-based Evaluation Tool (WP3) which is one of the three elements of the Evaluation Package.
2. Repository of Evaluations and Evidence-Based Practices (WP4).
3. Lessons learnt and policy recommendations (WP4) creating a policy corner in the Toolkit.
4. Learning resources such as podcasts, webinars, video interviews, multilingual learning notes (WP5).
5. Targeted curricula and trainings (onsite/ online) with e-learning suite (WP5) which are part of the Training Package Tab in the Toolkit.
6. All results are integrated and openly accessible in the INDEED multilingual Toolkit (WP5) for practitioners and policy makers in the field of evidence-based evaluation and PVE/CVE and De- radicalisation initiatives design.
At the final stage of the project, all planned elements of the Toolkit have been created:
1. Evaluation package (Evaluation Model, Evaluation Tool and 2 e-Guides).
2. Training Package (On-site course on designing, On-site course on evaluation, On-line course on designing with the e-learning suite, On-line course on evaluation with the e-learning suite, Train the trainers course, and Our trainers).
3. Two Repositories (Risk & Protective Factors and Evaluations and Evidence-based Practices).
4. Learning Resources (Webinars, Podcasts, Video Interviews, and Multilingual Learning Notes).
5. Policy Corner (Policy Recommendations and Lessons Learnt).
In conclusion, all objectives have been achieved by September 2024 (M37). Twenty-two (22) deliverables were delivered in the second half of the project and twenty-nine (29) deliverables delivered in RP1, which constitutes the delivery of all planned deliverables.
All five (5) of the eleven (11) milestones have been achieved in the second half of the project. Six (6) of them have been achieved in the first half of the project
All details about work performed and results achieved broken down into Work Packages are presented in the 2nd Periodic Technical Report.
As planned during the design of the INDEED assumptions, the project gradually contributes with its implementation to all medium and long-term effects by contributing to policies related to establishing protection and ensuring the internal security of the European Union, and thus guaranteeing the sense of security of its citizens as an overarching goal.
All results have been achieved by the end of the project, translating into the achievement of individual operational objectives of the project, as well as the expected impact of these results on the above-mentioned policies. The expected impact has been in line with what have been stated on section 2.1 of the DoA.
The status is presented in the 1st and 2nd Periodic Technical Reports.
All results have been achieved by the end of the project, translating into the achievement of individual operational objectives of the project, as well as the expected impact of these results on the above-mentioned policies. The expected impact has been in line with what have been stated on section 2.1 of the DoA.
The status is presented in the 1st and 2nd Periodic Technical Reports.