Training Formulas

We ensure our trainings offer practical approaches and tools to help you better understand these issues, their root causes, and their relationship to the dynamics of social polarization.

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HOW WE DO IT

Our trainings equip practitioners with the knowledge and practices needed to prevent violent extremism

  • Key concepts for understanding today’s landscape of violent extremism

  • Adopting the right posture and minimizing bias when working with the people at risk

  • Best Practices that support effective teamwork in the field

1. Awareness Program and/or Short Content Program

Program length : 1-2 hours

Overview : Introduction to the concepts of violent radicalization, violent extremism, social polarization and prevention

This program can entail or include : In-depth, sector-specific content designed for your audience’s needs.

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2. Flexible Training Program

Program length: ½ day to 3 days

Overview :

Full training program tailored to your organization’s and participants’ needs

Eight (8) core modules organized around three (3) axes: Reflect, Understand, and Take Action

  1. Reflect : This axis invites practitioners to examine how social constructions of the “other” influence their perspectives, and to better understand their position in society and the challenges inherent to their role.

  2. Understand : This axis provides an in-depth examination of the complexity of violent radicalization and extremism in Canada, emphasizing the critical analysis of common myths and the integration of evidence-based data and promising practices.

  3. Take Action : This axis supports the exploration of prevention and intervention strategies and programs, fostering critical analysis of their respective strengths and limitations, and the development of contextually adapted implementation plans.

Note: Modules can be customized in various formats to align with your organizational objectives.

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3. Train the trainers

Program length : 2 days

Overview : A comprehensive training program for practitioners aiming to become trainers in the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) and intercultural approaches 

Note: Includes an interactive manual and tools for practical use.

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Questions about our programs?

Send us a message at cpnprev@uqam.ca and we’ll be happy to assist you