u.S. department of homeland security funded extremism and targeted violence prevention in new jersey
The project drew upon Global Peace Foundation’s stakeholder network to prevent violent extremism by raising awareness about the behavioral indicators of mobilization towards violence.
The project yielded excellent outcomes in learning and high levels of community satisfaction on engagement and trust building activities. It also achieved systems change and addressed threats including homegrown violent extremism, active shooters, school shootings and other types of other targeted violence.
outcomes
5,675 individual attended our training and events, nearly 1,620 more than expected
Hosted 77 training and events over 24 months, 10 more than expected
evaluation results
Knowledge more than doubled
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Before law enforcement/first responders training
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After law enforcement/first responders training
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Before law enforcement/first responders training
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After law enforcement/first responders training
Social media and online safety training significantly increased participants’ knowledge of online safety and recognizing violent extremism.
Satisfaction surveys indicate that a high percentage of trainees and participants perceived the value of the training and would recommend it to others.
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Rated training as beneficial
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Would recommend training to friend
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