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marginalisation, crime and radicalisation through the provision of educational, training and personal development opportunities. The roots of these risks were considered to include foreign policy, racism, discrimination, poor housing, a lack of employment and training opportunities and a distrust of local and national government leading to disenfranchisement and increased social isolation. The ethos behind the project included the encouragement of responsibility within the community to engage with those vulnerable of becoming dislocated from society. To achieve this, the project adopted a triangular approach incorporating the Metropolitan Police, Lambeth

Borough Council and the community, with the local Mosque providing the foundation for the project, acting to lend support as well as vital religious credibility.

Employability Enhancement and Development) and its successor PROSEED (Providing Real Opportunity and Support for Employability Enhancement and Development) / Lambeth South London

50% were female, and ages ranged from 10 to 50, with an average age of 25 years. Beneficiaries were drawn from 13 ethnicities, with four continents represented in the project‘s activities, and those from BME groups making up 98% of the project‘s participants. Beneficiaries appeared to be somewhat distanced from mainstream education with a limited number enrolled in other centres of learning.

Recruitment to SGCS was considered a two tier process; individuals were introduced to the project through various conduits, most usually through friends, the Mosque or via family members. Individuals about whom there was concern were identified by family or community members and were informally introduced to the project through Mosque elders and project leaders / Mosque elders Police

most at risk of progressing towards extremist views and economic inactivity. This may be considered suggestive of the ability of SGCS to enable delivery of practical tools for academic, personal and social development. In addition, this indicates the instigation and continued propagation of a site for direct engagement with those at risk of crime and radicalisation.

and with real flow‐on impact in the wider society

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increasing understanding, and capacity building. Research covered the whole Muslim community. There were separate focus groups for different segments of the Muslim community. The funding to community groups focused on women.

* the elected mayor

* the police

* relevant council staff. * Bridge of Peace women’s group

* Muslim Women’s Group

* Watford’s Multi‐cultural Community Centre

^{* North and central Watford mosques. / Watford London}

meaningful outcomes. However, what has been achieved is a much improved dialogue with Muslim residents in a short period of time. This has reached some consensus on what the important issues are for them as citizens of Watford.

learned more about perceptions of belonging and community, some of which the council had not considered previously.

to reasonable expectation of ongoing funding – ie model programs and once‐offs can be counter‐productive as they raise and then dash expectations. Success‐dependent follow‐through strategy required from outset

welcome part of wider British society and feel accepted at a local level.

* build leadership capacity in young Muslims

* develop young Muslims as peer mentors.

Police, young Muslims, schools

shortlisted for a Preventing Extremism Award by the Government Office for London (GOL). It was commended by the Prime Minister in a speech on counter‐terrorism in December 2007. The project has been

commissioned. Other important initiatives include training more than

100 frontline staff on community cohesion, faith awareness, and delivering an Islam Awareness Week.

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strands of clearly‐defined work with disengaged young people and those at risk. A second tranche interacted with schools and offered peer mentoring. The evaluation of these projects took place in April

2009. The council will be looking to mainstream the projects from

^{2009. It is also inviting the organisations to bid for external funding to}

continue the programmes.

based youth‐work, which embraces young people from all cultures

youth from amongst minority faith and ethnic communities, feel included within this mainstream provision.

around 40 young people based around a drop‐in centre and organised activities

individuals. It is a local and community‐based initiative, which utilises existing partnership working between the police, local authority and the local community. The project takes referrals from a number of sources on individuals that may be vulnerable to becoming involved in violent extremism. A joint risk assessment of each individual case is then made by project members and any issues of concern are identified. A programme of intervention tailored to the needs of the individual is then developed and implemented.

Involvement of community partners is key. They will have expertise and insight into the process of assessment, referral and intervention.

understanding of their faith and uncertainty about their own identity is exploited by recruiters.

response from Muslim media, but Home Office sees progress

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statutory, voluntary, community and private sector have a role to play in tackling hate and discrimination and promoting community safety. By signing this pledge we commit ourselves to creating a Tower Hamlets that is no place for hate. We will:

equality and challenges all forms of discrimination

* Ensure that our employment and health and safety policies and procedures deal effectively with hate crime or incidents that occur in the workplace whether between employees, or against staff members or the public

* Display posters and leaflets in our public reception areas

enable them to access support

* Review the way our agency responds to the needs of service users or employees who may have experienced hate crime

^{* Train our staff on hate crime issues and how to respond to victims}

who report incidents to them

* Monitor the cases of hate crime that are reported to our agency, and ensure appropriate records are kept of all reports and action taken

^{* Share monitoring information about the number and types of}

cases that come to our attention with the Race and Hate Interagency Forum (RHIAF) to contribute to creating a better picture of hate crime in the borough

information on hate crime issues and service developments in the borough

* Undertake at least one activity every year that promotes the No

Place for Hate Campaign

Place for Hate campaign web pages and publicity materials.

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Jewish, Muslim and secular NGOs in July 2002. They thought about their potential to help counter current inter‐religious tensions and their conclusion was a commitment to run an interfaith education project in partnership – Diversity and Dialogue. Diversity and Dialogue began work in 2004 and aims to build understanding and friendship between young people from different faiths and backgrounds in the UK. It develops new models of intercultural dialogue and co‐ operation. Diversity and Dialogue works with 14–19 year olds across the UK to build trust, address discrimination and foster more cohesive communities. The successful first phase of the project was completed in 2006 and a second phase of work has begun.

feedback from young people in evaluating and redesigning their program. With this in mind, it has prepared a report on the opportunities and

Street, London EC1V 3RS, Ph: 020 7566 4138,

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(www.togetherforpeace.co.uk), the aim of FaithAction! was to bring young people of different faiths together for a day to help clear up litter from an estate in south Leeds. The idea was that the young people would have in common the shared value of looking after the environment, and through this they would come together, have fun and make a real difference to a small area in south Leeds.

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from participants which indicated a positive response.

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Islamic Relief, Active Faith Communities and United Co‐operatives organised a Fairtrade Football Tournament for young people across Bradford. This event brought young people from different faiths and backgrounds together to play football, learn about Fairtrade and meet each other. It involved around 80 young people between the ages of

12 and 16 from different parts of Bradford.

Communities / One‐off event in March 2005

communities

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aimed at articulating a relevant mainstream understanding of Islam that is dynamic, proactive and relevant to young British Muslims.

* a rejection of all forms of terrorism;

concern for social justice as emblematic Islamic duties;

* a commitment to the emergence of a distinct British Muslim identity that encourages the active involvement of British Muslims in social, public and economic life of Britain; and

^{* inspiring young people to become active agents for peace and}

positive change in their local communities

Dr Jamal Badawi, Imam Ziaullah Khan, Murad Hoffman, Shaykh Hassan Le‐Gai Eaton, Shaykha Halima Krausen, Yusuf Islam, Shaykh Walead Mossad, Mufti of Rwanda Saleh Habimana and Na’eem Jeenah. All are outstanding leaders and visionaries.

the opportunity to engage with very senior Muslim scholars. Their advice has strengthened my understanding of the dilemmas we face as Muslims in the West. As a result, I am better able to serve the young men in my local community who are crying out for leadership and guidance.” – Participant

“It's nice to hear people speak forcefully and unapologetically about the middle‐way and really brings home the meaning of what that exactly is. Too often the mainstream majority is too quiet. It struck the heart beautifully.” ‐ Participant

Organize regular lectures, seminars and symposiums on various issues relevant to Islam and Muslims.

Educate the Muslim community in France on its role in the EU. Providing services in the areas of education, education, culture, social welfare, health, and other needy sectors.

Establishing places of worship, publishing books, enabling travel etc

for Muslims in France.

educate young Muslims

religion

(ACLEFEU)

sur‐Bois after the 2005 riots

collected over 20 000 observations, complaints and proposals for change. Contributions focused on housing and living environment, employment and job insecurity, education and early childhood, justice and policing, citizenship, the vote of immigrants and political situation of women, intergenerational issues and communication, and environmental insecurity, wealth distribution and inequality, health and disability, discrimination and exclusion, transport and isolation, culture, religions and leisure. Noted as achieving more success than some other organizations by reaching out to communities and signing people up to vote.

Faith, established in 2003 as an interlocutor between Muslims and the

discrimination of race, sex, religion or origin

struggles over the secular state, it combines Muslim activists, anti‐

colonial and anti‐globalizations activists and various leftist groups.

based associations and individuals

developed into the broader Collective in 2002

develop accountability for Muslim citizens, governments and society in general on future challenges of common concern.

citizenship based on a contextualized reading of Islam, an open identity, and a harmonious co‐existence within the society.

participate in a number of workshops with their educators and non‐ Muslim and male peers to discuss discrimination, violence and human rights. “This will be achieved by their involvement in their local communities with other youth of different religions and cultural backgrounds.”

organization of women committed to the equality, equity and empowerment of Muslim women. It is based in Kingston, Ontario. The Council will be working in partnership with the Afghan Women’s Organization of Toronto and a national youth organization called YOUCAN.

and has four singers for each of the soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts.

who has a question, problem, needs counselling, or just needs someone to talk to. Counsellors are Islamically qualified, as well as fluent in English and familiar with growing up in the West. Some counsellors also speak Arabic. Sisters have the option of choosing to speak with a female counsellor.

The Ajyal for Youth Development also offers other programs for youth. These include Summer Camps, Scouts and Youth Conferences.

Ajyal for Youth Development

Suite 255

11590 Cambie Plaza

Richmond BC V6X 3Z5
Phone: 604‐304‐0000

Fax: 604‐518‐0254 email: info@ajyal.ca

for Muslim youth in North America. Every day, Imams and professional counsellors provide immediate, caring support to young people in urban and rural communities across CANADA & the US.

country.

MYA Scholarship Program 2005.

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resources and work together, which is why the Muslim Youth Association always welcomes local Shia youth groups in Canada become a member of the team, for which there is no membership fee. Alhamdulillah there are MYA representatives across Canada and inshallah with your prayers, this medium will reach out to even a

larger number of youths in high school, college and university.

Muslim youth in schools and community centres.

understanding and mutual respect — the basic building blocks to achieve peace and stability here in Canada and elsewhere in the world,” says Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.

support and publicise groups that undertake interfaith activities, projects and programmes that contribute to religious tolerance, public understanding of religions, and interfaith cooperation for peace, security and harmonious relations. The network operates on the principles of inclusivity, mutual respect, acceptance of difference and the autonomy of participants.

annual religious diversity forum

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