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Vice Mayor calls for more federal help against extremism in schools!
After attacks in Graz, the Education Committee is calling for greater federal support for social work and violence prevention.
Vice Mayor calls for more federal help against extremism in schools!
The discussion about violence prevention and preventing radicalization is becoming more urgent due to a tragic incident in a school in Graz. An attack has alarmed the highest levels of local politics and highlighted the need for increased federal support. Vice Mayor Sarah Katholnig made it clear that cities are increasingly taking on responsibility, but are suffering from a lack of financial support. A central point is the demand for better financial resources in the areasSocial work in schools,psycho-social help for familiesandeffective violence prevention.
Social work experts also address the discussion about choosing the right prevention strategies. They discuss overlaps and differences with methods of radicalization prevention. While social work primarily aims to provide support and enablement, radicalization prevention focuses on preventing problematic behavior. However, there were critical comments that funding often does not correspond to actual needs and that the professionalization of radicalization prevention lags behind social work. Jens Ostwaldt and Mathieu Coquelin are therefore calling for specific training courses and professional standards for radicalization prevention in order to ensure the quality of these measures.
Social challenges and digital security
Another point of discussion in the conversation about prevention and support is digital security. The need to take measures against attempts at manipulation on the Internet is becoming increasingly urgent. One example is the legal basis that was put in place under the Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG) to reduce problematic content. The digital space always provides a breeding ground for extremist content, which makes it all the more important that educational institutions promote a clear democratic self-image and create space for discussions about experiences of discrimination and racism.
In order to increase the effectiveness of counter-messages and alternative narratives, students' critical media skills are emphasized. Educational work that deals with political and historical topics can function as a long-term prevention of radicalization through programs for the critical examination of radical messages. Educational initiatives are in demand that aim to impart important skills such as:Ability to criticize media,Awareness,ReflectionandEmpowermentaim.
In summary, it is clear that a joint effort is needed to address the challenges of radicalization and extremism. Cities have already made demands on the federal government to create the politically necessary weightings for financial support. Both the social and digital framework conditions must be taken into account in order to ensure holistic prevention and to offer concrete assistance to groups at risk. The discussion about preventing radicalization therefore remains an important topic that must be addressed at both the local and national levels.
Given the challenges of preventing radicalization and extremism, it is clear that educational institutions and social workers must work hand in hand to find solutions that really work. The voices calling for more support for elementary education and the integration of social projects in schools are becoming louder and louder. The intent is clear: radicalization must be addressed early, and this requires a consistent, well-funded approach.
For more information about social projects and their importance, I recommend the articles from Click Carinthia, which highlights the needs in the educational and social landscape. Also the insights into radicalization prevention from bpb and LMZ offer valuable perspectives on the topic.