DATE & LOCATION
Date: 29th January 2020
Location: University of East London, Stratford Campus, School of Psychology, Water Lane, London E15 4LZ
THEME: “Addressing Violent Youth Radicalisation in Europe”
At a critical time when European solidarity is questioned, the 8th IARS International Annual Conference, in partnership with School of Psychology, University of East London, will launch the findings of the Erasmus+ “Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP)”. Led by young people and coordinated by Professor Theo Gavrielides, YEIP was delivered in partnership with 18 partners from seven EU countries (Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Romania and the UK). YEIP constructed and tested an innovative policy intervention model that is founded on the principles of youth-led research, positive psychology and the Good Lives Model.
The conference will bring together all of our partners including the public authorities that took part in YEIP, as well as young people, decision makers and scholars from across Europe. Through keynotes and workshops, we will debate solutions, identify best practices and create much needed space for discussion and networking opportunities. This conference will focus on young people, aiming to push barriers for European and national policy making and practice through the presentation of evidence-based solutions, giving a platform to voices that are rarely heard to lead on the debates that affect them. The conference will also launch the e-book which will publish the results and evidence from the project including the views of over 3000 young people and professionals on the issue of youth violent radicalisation and what works for policy and practice.
YOUTH MARGINALISATION AND RADICALISATION
This accredited International conference will focus on violent youth radicalisation in Europe. It is broken up into two sessions: the morning session will feature presentations from leading international experts in the field in the form of keynotes speeches and panels. The afternoon session will host various workshops with presentations from various related European projects and experts.
The conference is based on the 3-year Erasmus+ funded Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP). The IARS International Institute coordinated the project, which was delivered with 18 partners and public authorities from seven European countries, namely KMOP (Greece), Anziani e non solo (Italy), CARDET (Cyprus), INOVA+ (Portugal), Linne Universitetet (Sweden) and The Schottener Foundation Social Services (Romania).
YEIP sought to lay the foundations for a systematic change in youth-led policies and encourage a shift towards social inclusion and youth de-radicalisation in Europe. The partnership will present the results of the programme and the evidence it collected on developing innovative policy intervention models founded on the principles of positive psychology and the Good Lives Model (GLM).
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We currently have an open call for abstracts to present workshops at our International Annual Conference. We are interested in s covering European voices on youth matters with a focus on violent youth radicalisation, empowerment and social inclusion. The deadline is the 16th of January 2020 and should be sent to yeip@iars.org.uk Include in the email subject “Abstract submission” and address it to Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Abstracts should include:
- The proposed title, name of presenter and affiliations
- 200 words description of the paper/ workshop.
DONATIONS
The charity is kindly requesting a donation from:
- Corporates/For-profits: £60
- Non-profits/ individuals: £30
- Refugees, asylum seekers and young people in education or unemployed do not need to donate.
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
The conference has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines (30 CPD learning points). CPD Certificates will be awarded on the day to all delegates who have registered, donated and attended the entire day. It has also been certified with a YouthPass. Young people attending or being involved in the conference will receive a YouthPass Certificate.
PROJECT PUBLICATIONS AND E-BOOKS
Executive summary and national reports available for free download. To access please click YEIP E-BOOKS
PROGRAMME
This programme is subject to change | ||
09.30 – 10:20 |  | Welcome |
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10.20 – 10.40 |  | "The Good Lives Model for Violent Youth Radicalisation Prevention" |
10:50 – 11.00 | Q&A session | |
11:00 -12:50 | International Panel :
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12:00 – 12.20 | Coffee break & networking | |
12.20 – 13.30 | YOUTH PANEL: | |
13.30 – 14:15 | Lunch break | |
14:15 - 15:15 | PARALLEL INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS | |
GROUP 1: | ||
15:15 - 16:15 | PARALLEL INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS | |
16:15 - 16:30 | "Preventing Violent Youth Radicalisation & Erasmus." | |
16:30 - 17:15 |
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17:15 - 17:45 | Q&A chaired by Professor Theo Gavrielides | |
17:45 - 18:00 | Conclusions from the workshops and the conference. | |
18:00 - 19:00 |  | Networking international social event |
Registration
Attendance is by registration only. This is a CPD-accredited event that involves substantial costs to the charity. Registration is by donation only.
The venue is accessible for disabled visitors.
Larger donations are encouraged, as all proceedings will be invested into our projects and ensure the continuation of our charitable work with marginalised groups.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with more information on instructions on how to proceed.
Please read our Conference pack here, pack_conference UEL IARS YEIP
For further information and technical assistance, please contact yeip@iars.org.uk