European Union Member States have rapidly implemented programmes and interventions for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism (PCVE), but the evaluation of these measures is still in its infancy. Evaluation, however, is indispensable if we want to identify what works in PCVE and to design evidence-based interventions.
The extent to which PCVE programmes and interventions have been evaluated in EU Member States differs enormously. Some Member States struggle before they even begin due to the difficulties existing around PCVE evaluation.
This step-by-step guideline provides practical recommendations for the evaluation process, which involves three phases (preparing for evaluation, conducting evaluation and outcomes of evaluation), and relates these steps to the area of PCVE. A checklist is provided to help evaluators fulfil a qualitatively high- standard evaluation process. In addition, helpful tools and formats are shared in the annexes. This guideline has been developed to assist anyone working in the area of PCVE and who is interested in conducting or commissioning evaluation.
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