Podcast on the Prevention of Extremist Violence

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This current season, we’re thrilled to welcome international guests as we share ideas, stories, and actions to build resilient communities. Join us to explore, exchange, and take action, because change begins with dialogue. We acknowledge that CPN-PREV, primarily based in Tiohtiá:ke (Montreal), is situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka , a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many First Nations. Visit our website at https://www.cpnprev.ca

Episodes

  1. Arne Augustini from Grüner Vogel e.V. ("Green Bird")

    04/09/2025

    Arne Augustini from Grüner Vogel e.V. ("Green Bird")

    For the final episode of this season featuring our international guests, Ghayda speaks with Arne Augustini, a deradicalization expert based in Berlin, Germany, at Grüner Vogel e.V. ("Green Bird"). Their conversation touches on: Why, when dealing with clients radicalized in the name of religion, it's behavioral change—not religious belief—that needs to be addressed;Working with returnees from war zones;The critical role of trust in tertiary prevention work. Thank you for listening and sharing. This episode marks the end of our second season—however, we’ll be back with a third one very soon. Stay tuned!

    14 min
  2. Ray Finch from New Zealand Health Group

    03/26/2025

    Ray Finch from New Zealand Health Group

    In this week's episode, tune in as Ghayda Hassan has an enriching conversation with Ray Finch, Director of Disability Services at New Zealand Health Group, about disability and violent extremism. Together, they explore: - Who is considered a person living with a disability? ; - The loneliness epidemic among disabled people ; - How some disabled individuals may be especially vulnerable to online extremist grooming. As always, thank you for listening!

    20 min
  3. Diana Miconi, UdeM Professor Focused on Youth Social Polarizations

    03/12/2025

    Diana Miconi, UdeM Professor Focused on Youth Social Polarizations

    This episode, Ghayda Hassan joins in conversation with Diana Miconi, professor of educational psychology at Université de Montréal and expert in youth social polarizations. Together, they dive into some pressing and complex questions: Are radical or activist youth really the ones most likely to support violence?What systemic factors drive young people toward violent acts?How can schools address growing social tensions and polarization among students? Fresh off International Women's Day, this timely conversation between two brilliant women offers valuable insights into youth, violence prevention, activism, and the social forces shaping them today. Don’t miss it!

    14 min
  4. Dr. Thomas Meysen from SOCLES International Centre for Socio-Legal Studies

    02/19/2025

    Dr. Thomas Meysen from SOCLES International Centre for Socio-Legal Studies

    This week, our host, Ghayda Hassan, welcomes Dr. Thomas Meysen, Managing Director of SOCLES International Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. Together, they discuss: Co-constructing research with victims of violence ; The value of mixed methods and iterative processes ; The challenges of researching prevention practices. Join us for an engaging conversation, and as always, thank you for listening!

    13 min
  5. Sharif Mahdy from the Students Commission of Canada

    02/05/2025

    Sharif Mahdy from the Students Commission of Canada

    In a world where nihilism is on the rise, how can we keep youth engaged? Our host, Ghayda Hassan, sits down with Sharif Mahdy, CEO of the Students Commission of Canada, to explore: The importance of the Commission’s Four Pillars; How to break down barriers between generations; The impact of online information overload on youth. Tune in for an insightful conversation!

    13 min
  6. Alex and Julian from Violence Prevention Network

    01/22/2025

    Alex and Julian from Violence Prevention Network

    And we're back for a second season—now fully in English! In this episode, our host, Ghayda Hassan, director and founder of CPN-PREV, sits down with Alex and Julian, two dedicated practitioners from Germany’s Violence Prevention Network. Together, they dive into the complex world of violence prevention and share invaluable insights from the field. Topics include: Why practitioners themselves are their most essential tool. The power of humanizing and empathizing with clients. Staying motivated amidst challenging political climates. Thank you for listening!

    13 min
  7. La cartographie avec Sarah Ousman

    11/07/2024

    La cartographie avec Sarah Ousman

    Écoutez Sarah Ousman nous parler de : L'utilité de cartographier l'offre de services dans le domaine; Ses aventures dans le cadre de son travail humanitaire; La mise en place d'une cartographie canadienne des services de prévention; Les nombreux projets du RPC-PREV en lien avec la cartographie. Pour consulter la carte interactive et les rapports de cartographie mentionnés dans l'épisode : https://fr.cpnprev.ca/the-mapping

    21 min
  8. Le renforcement des capacités avec Paola Porcelli (Ph.D.) et Sabrina Paillé

    10/24/2024

    Le renforcement des capacités avec Paola Porcelli (Ph.D.) et Sabrina Paillé

    Deux invitées cette semaine! Écoutez Paola Porcelli (Ph.D.) et Sabrina Paillé nous parler de : La nature des dites capacités qu'on souhaite renforcer; Les difficultés en lien avec le renforcement; La complexité derrière la réalisation du « E-Learning »; Les aléas des formations données virtuellement. Pour vous préinscrire au fameux « E-Learning » dont il est question dans cet épisode : ⁠https://cpnprev.ca/e-learning⁠

    29 min
  9. Le travail clinique avec Ghayda Hassan (Ph.D.)

    10/10/2024

    Le travail clinique avec Ghayda Hassan (Ph.D.)

    Écoutez Ghayda Hassan (Ph.D.) nous parler de : Les raisons derrière la fondation du Réseau; Les bases du travail clinique en prévention; Les manières de gérer la frontière entre l'écoute empathique et l'exposition aux discours haineux; Le rôle des réseaux sociaux en regard de l'extrémisme violent; Quoi faire lorsqu'on soupçonne qu'un·e proche glisse vers l'extrémisme violent.

    31 min
  10. L'intersectionnalité avec Zeina Ismail-Allouche (Ph.D.)

    09/26/2024

    L'intersectionnalité avec Zeina Ismail-Allouche (Ph.D.)

    Écoutez Zeina Ismail-Allouche (Ph.D.) nous parler de : Ses enjeux identitaires liés à la colonisation; Son parcours de militante non-violente; Ce qui définit l'intersectionnel par rapport au multisectoriel; Ses expériences professionnelles liées à la protection de l'enfance.

    21 min
  11. La recherche scientifique avec Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie (Ph.D.)

    09/12/2024

    La recherche scientifique avec Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie (Ph.D.)

    Écoutez Sébastien Brouillette-Alarie (Ph.D.) nous parler de : Son parcours professionnel et ses motivations à travailler dans le domaine; Les professions englobées par la dénomination de « praticien·ne·s »; L'évolution du domaine de la prévention au cours des dernières décennies; Le rôle de la recherche par rapport à la pratique.

    24 min
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This current season, we’re thrilled to welcome international guests as we share ideas, stories, and actions to build resilient communities. Join us to explore, exchange, and take action, because change begins with dialogue. We acknowledge that CPN-PREV, primarily based in Tiohtiá:ke (Montreal), is situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka , a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst many First Nations. Visit our website at https://www.cpnprev.ca

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