Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Ioana Chiță
Author-Email: chita.ioana@animv.eu
Author-Workplace-Name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Title: Bune practici în prevenirea radicalizării și a extremismului violent la nivel european: revizuirea sistematică a literaturii de specialitate
Abstract: The aim of the present literature review is to provide a comprehensive
overview of the models and initiatives implemented by European states to prevent
radicalization and violent extremism. Two research questions are addressed:
(1) How are prevention models and initiatives implemented in European states
represented and analyzed in the academic literature? and (2) How are the
effectiveness and impact of these prevention strategies evaluated in the existing
academic literature?
A systematic literature search was conducted, including peer-reviewed
empirical studies employing qualitative or quantitative methods. A total of 98
articles were selected for in-depth analysis. The findings clearly indicate that
prevention initiatives are broadly categorized into three areas: individual- or
group-focused interventions, community-based approaches, and practitioner- or
institution-focused strategies. While a wide range of models exists, including
mentoring, family support, digital tools, and multi-agency cooperation, their
representation in the literature is uneven and fragmented. Furthermore, the review
highlights significant gaps in the evaluation of these strategies. Longitudinal studies
are scarce, cultural adaptability is insufficiently addressed, and digital interventions
remain under-researched. Overall, although many initiatives show short-term
promise, the lack of rigorous and sustained evaluation limits the ability to assess
their long-term effectiveness. Future research must address these gaps to support
evidence-based policy aligned with EU strategic objectives.
Classification-JEL: F52, K42, D74
Keywords: radicalization, violent extremism, preventing radicalization
Journal: Intelligence și cultura de securitate
Pages: 245-273
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Year: 2025
File-URL: https://www.animv.ro/RePEc/mvn/incsec/ICS_1_2025_4_245-273.pdf
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