AVERT International Research Symposium 2024
SYMPOSIUM RECORDINGS
Keynote Address
Fragmented Social Ecologies: Understanding the Emergence of Fluid Extremism
Professor Noémie Bouhana, University College London
29 October 2024
Day 1 Session A: Changes and Challenges Shifting Demographics of Violent Extremism and CVE
Understanding Australian Rural-Regional CVE Capacity: Protections, Vulnerabilities, Needs and Resources by Prof Michele Grossman, Deakin University
A New Wave of Violent Extremists? Using PIRUS to Analyse Shifts in Terrorists’ Demography, Ideology, Oslaperations, and Victims by Aaron Thomas Calbert and Dr Djordje (George) Stefanovic, The University of Adelaide
Examining Change in Conspiracy Beliefs and Violent Extremism over Time by Dr Bettina Rottweiler, University College London
Day 1 Session A: Disengagement and Diversion
The Disidentification from Extremist Groups as the Prerequisite Step in the Process of Disengagement from Extremism by Muhammad Syafiq, Universitas Negeri Surabaya and University of Queensland
Facilitating Disengagement from Violent Extremism: An Evidence-in-formed Theory of Change for the Community Integration Support Program by Professor Ramón Spaaij, Victoria University and Utrecht University and Dr Muhammad Iqbal, Victoria University
Inoculation Against Online Extremism: An Agent‑based Simulation and Cost-benefit Analysis by Dr Andrea Giovannetti, Australian Catholic University
30 October 2024
Day 1 Session B: How does the online environment influence people’s vulnerability to radicalisation
Exposure to and Sharing of Fringe or Radical Content Online by Dr Timothy Cubitt, Australian Institute of Criminology
Is Exposure to Fringe and Radical Content Online Associated with Increased Support for Violence? by Anthony Morgan, Australian Institute of Criminology
Relationship Between Media Literacy, Conspiratorial Beliefs, Anti-government Sentiment and Support for Violence by Dr Siobhan Lawler, Australian Institute of Criminology
Day 2: Plenary Session Special Address
I Know it Works But Not Sure Why: Practitioners Success and Challenges in PVE by Dr Ghayda Hassan, Director, Canadian Practioner Network for the Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence (RPC-PREV)
Day 2 Session A: Rethinking Risk New Issues and Dilemmas in Risk Assessment
Beyond Extremism, Radicalization, and Risk Factors: A Review on the Use of Risk Assessment Instruments for Terrorism and a Proposed Focus on Behavioural Indicators by Astrid Bastiaens, Maastricht University
From Discrimination to Grievance-fuelled Violence: When and For Whom Do Perceived Threats Increase Risk Toward Engagement in Anti Muslim Behaviours and Violence? by Dr Bettina Rottweiler, University College London
Trends in Demographic, Psychological, Criminological, and Societal Factors: Using Deep Learning Neural Networks to Gauge Risk for Violent and Nonviolent Extremist Behaviors by Asst Prof Kurt Braddock, American University
Presentation 4: Linking Conspiracy Beliefs with Violence: A Scoping Review of the Empirical Literature by Dr Emma Belton, Griffith University
Day 2 Session A: 'Men at Arms The Intersection of Violent Extremism and Masculinities'
Mapping the Neo-Manosphere(s): New Directions for Research by Dr Vivian Gerrand, Deakin University
The Role of Precarious Masculinity and Male Victimhood in Shaping Far-right Online Engagement Among Australian Men by Haily Tran, Deakin University
Day 2 Session A: Climate Security as a Driver for Emerging Peoples Spaces and Places Within the Violent Extremism Landscape
Framing Climate Change as a Security Threat: Implications for Activism and Policy by Dr Saira Ali, The University of Adelaide
‘Darkening White Countries’: Mainstreaming Climate Disinformation in the ‘Global North’ by Dr Eszter Szenes, The University of Adelaide
Exploring the Spatial Relationship between Climate Change and Terrorist Activity: An Empirical Framework for Policymakers and Practitioners by Dr Jared Dmello, The University of Adelaide
Day 2 Session B: Connectivity and Evolution in Far right Movements
Political Parties and Online Radicalisation in the Australian Far-Right Landscape by Callum Jones, Deakin University
Profiles of Far-Right Hate in the US: Beyond Myths of Disadvantage and Marginalisation by Associate Prof Matteo Vergani, Deakin University
30 October 2024
Day 2 Session B: Responding to youth radicalisation Trans Tasman developments in policy and practice
"I'm not super familiar with children's ecosystems online": Expert Assessments on the Effects of Early Childhood Exposure to Extremism Online by Jade Hutchinson, Macquarie University
Statutory Social Work for Radicalising and Extremist Youth– An Emerging Practice Issue for Aotearoa New Zealand by Dr Tony Stanley and Carol Kitson, Oranga Tamariki
Day 3 Session A: International Perspectives on Radicalisation Gender, Trauma and Youth
Exploring How Gender and Traumatic Events Influence Individual’s Decision to Take on Supporter or Fighter Roles: The Case of Ambon, Indonesia by Nungky Hodijah, Deakin University
Trauma-informed Responses are Crucial for Preventing Violent Extremism in Africa by Isel Ras, Impact Pathways
The Role of Young People in Countering Violent Extremism Online: The Case of the Bangsamoro in the Philippines by Dr Primitivo III Cabanes Ragandang, Mindanao State University
Day 3 Session A: Virtual Spaces and Violent Extremism
Extremism in Games: The Emerging Landscape by Dr Rachel Kowert, Take This
The Gamification of Mass Violence: Social Factors, Video Game Influence, and Attack Presentation in the Christchurch Mass Shooting and Its Copycats by Prof Adam Lankford, The University of Alabama
Mapping Virtual Hate in Real World Spaces by Associate Prof Matteo Vergani, Deakin University and Sophie Murray Farrell, NSW Government
Day 3 Session A: Support for Democracy, Violence, and Violent Extremism Understanding Trajectories
Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Analysis of Social, Political, and Temporal Predictors of Support for Democracy and Political Violence in Queenslanders by Charlie Pittaway, University of Queensland
Spatial Dynamics of Radical Action in Queensland: A Postcode-level Analysis of Support for Different Causes and Willingness to Act Radically on Behalf of the Cause by Dr Susilo Wibisono, University of Queensland
Decision-making as Foundations for Extremist Action: When Do Interactions Between Authorities and Protesters Drive (Latent and Overt) Radicalism? Using Agent-Based Models to Simulate Trajectories of Engagement and Extremism by Prof Emma F. Thomas, Flinders University
Day 3 Session B: Contextual Influences on Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Pathways
Salafi-Jihadist Mobilisation: A Thematic Analysis of Narratives of Citizenship Revocation and Statelessness by Dr Stephanie Scott-Smith, Macquarie University
The Changing Dynamics of CALD Community Engagement: CVE, Social Cohesion and Practitioner Views on the Skill Sets and Strategies Needed by Paul Schmidt, Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Queensland Government and Dr Serge Loode, Peace and Conflict Studies Institute Australia (PaCSIA)
Day 3 Session B: Differently Abled Actors and Violent Extremism Emerging Challenges Edited
Blind Faith: Exploring the Ways in which Violent Extremists Exploit Disabled Operatives by Prof Mia M Bloom, Georgia State University and Dr Jared Dmello, The University of Adelaide
The Incel Paradox: Does Collective Self-Loathing Facilitate Radicalisation or Belonging? by Bo Min Keum, University of Cambridge