The Role of Trauma and Mental Health in Violent Extremism

Research completed by King's College London under a Chemonics-led programme.
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Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Colombia: A Proposal for Improving Environmental, Social, and Economic Performance in a Post-Conflict Scenario

To enable Colombian ASGM operators to transition to formality, a recommendation emerged for a National Unified Formalization Plan, which rests on six proposals that largely align with current policy and legislation.
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In Search of Common Ground: Applying Shared Lessons from Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

This paper discusses the various ways to mitigate the drivers of group violence by the international development community by putting forth five principles to design and implement programs aimed at countering and preventing violent extremism and enabling stable environments for improved development.
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Developing Participatory Evaluations for Countering Violent Extremism

This concept paper outlines emerging findings on the potential of participatory, community-based approaches to the research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of countering violent extremism (CVE).
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What Works to Prevent Violence Among Youth?

This report provides a framework for increasing the use of evidence-informed policy in youth violence prevention efforts across Mexico, with a focus on state and local levels.
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High-Impact Practices: How to Design Social and Behavior Change Communications for Countering Violent Extremism

This document is a primer on the limited existing data on the application of social and behavior change communication (SBCC) interventions and countering violent extremism (CVE). It provides insight on how to design SBCC to address violent extremism based on CVE-related data and data from other disciplines.
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