Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism (BRAVE), the World Organization for Resource Development and Education (WORDE)’s community-based approach to countering violent extremism (CVE), has gained international recognition for its approach to CVE and its emphasis on research-driven strategies. This article provides an overview of the BRAVE model and suggests practical steps for how to structure an effective, research-based CVE program, based on the BRAVE experience.
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