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Prevention of radicalization
Radicalization can lead to violence. That’s why the City of Laval is taking action to prevent it.
Understanding radicalization leading to violence
A self-radicalized person slowly withdraws from their family, friends and colleagues. They adopt extreme beliefs that that can drive them to use violence in defence of a cause.
How to help a person at risk?
Are you concerned about someone you know? Here’s how you can maintain contact.
- Listen without judgment, with respect and empathy. This helps foster a relationship of trust with the person at risk.
- Do not confront the person about their ideas and beliefs, as they could react by withdrawing even more.
- Choose the right time to open a discussion in a quiet place.
The City of Laval’s strategy against radicalization
Laval’s strategies aim to ensure that regional actors are better able to detect, prevent and take action to fight radicalization.
Key regional partners and actors work together to, consolidate best practices aimed at providing optimal support to Laval residents and implementing targeted prevention measures.
The action strategies developed by the steering committee take their inspiration from the Government of Quebec’s action plan and are based on five main orientations:
Establish an approach based on Laval’s values.
- Improve interventions.
- Inform, raise awareness and train.
- Develop a partnership and consensus-building approach.
- Foster a culture of communication.
To contact our committee, please write to [email protected]
Resources available
Whether for you or for someone you know, there are many resources available in Laval:
Info-Social line
- Confidential psychosocial consultation offered free of charge
- Available 24 hours a day
- Contact 811 and select option 2
To find out more, please visit the website of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval.
Direction de la protection de la jeunesse
Are you concerned about a child under the age of 18? Contact 450-975-4000.
Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence
In addition to its website, you can request information by telephone: 514-687-7141 or 1-877-687-7141.
