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Participatory approaches to protecting places of worship

PARTES proposed a comprehensive, evidence-based, inclusive and participatory model for protecting places of worship. To address the security threats faced by places of worship effectively, the project examined the underlying forms of violent extremism and their specific manifestations in relation to these targets. It involved faith-based communities in the development of relevant policies and measures and promoted public understanding of toxic extremist rhetoric, as well as the characteristics and manifestations of different faiths. The project applied a multidisciplinary and participatory methodology involving researchers, end users, consortium partners, external stakeholders and citizens. This work was continued and further developed through the PARTESS-COM project.

Donor

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Objectives

  • Map the specific threat landscape of involved religious communities (incl. cyber threats);

  • Assess and derive lessons learned on vulnerabilities and existing security concepts of involved religious communities and exchange best practices on protective measures Europe-wide;

  • Establish cooperation and communication structures and channels between religious communities and local authorities;

  • Develop proactive and preventive security measures;

  • Carry out trainings and workshops with religious and local authorities;

  • Raise awareness among the wider population about the threat and strategies of extremist organisations targeting places of worship and involve them in prevention strategies.

Impact

The project made a significant contribution to improving the overall protection of public spaces by developing and enhancing preventive and security concepts for places of worship. It took account of the threat landscape, the online dimension, pre-attack and preventive phases and measures, as well as newly established communication structures with public authorities. PARTES ...

  • improved cooperation between relevant stakeholders by establishing cooperation and communication structures and channels between religious communities and local authorities;

  • developed training and guidance materials using up-to-date online and offline training methods and organised awareness-raising campaigns;

  • supported the assessment of security threats through data-driven analyses of the threat landscape; and

  • supported the planning of protective measures and strengthened physical protection through the development of proactive and preventive security measures.

Lead Partner

Status

Finished

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