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Violent Extremism Pilot Program Launched
Attorney General Eric Holder has announced the launch of a series of pilot programs aimed at countering violent extremism in cities across the nation. The initiative is a joint effort between the Justice Department, the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Counterterrorism Center.
‘Today, few threats are more urgent than the threat posed by violent extremism,’ Holder said in a video message posted on the Justice Department’s website. ‘And with the emergence of groups like ISIL, and the knowledge that some Americans are attempting to travel to countries like Syria and Iraq to take part in ongoing conflicts, the Justice Department is responding appropriately.’
The new pilot programs will bring together community representatives, public safety officials, and religious leaders to develop comprehensive local strategies to counter violent extremism. The programs will also provide training and resources to help build a broad network of community partnerships to keep the nation safe.
Since 2012, U.S. Attorneys have held or attended over 1,700 engagement-related events or meetings to enhance trust and facilitate communication in their neighborhoods and districts. The pilot initiative will build on that important work.
The White House will be hosting a Countering Violent Extremism summit in October to highlight these and other domestic and international efforts. The summit will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share information on best practices and expand and improve training in every area of the country.
As we move forward together, our work must continue to be guided by the core democratic values – and the ideals of freedom, openness, and inclusion – that have always set this nation apart on the world stage, Holder emphasized. The pilot programs will enable us to develop more effective – and more inclusive – ways to help build the more just, secure, and free society that all Americans deserve.
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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