Victoria’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs support those vulnerable to, or showing signs of radicalisation to violent extremism
The programs work to help them find safer, more positive pathways.
Types of CVE programs
The programs address the factors that contribute to engagement in violent extremism. These factors include:
- violent ideological beliefs
- psychological drivers
- social drivers.
Each program works to help individuals:
- reconnect with their community
- build personal strengths, and
- promote disengagement from violent extremism.
Programs include:
- Community Integration Support Program (CISP)
- Network for Intervention and Tailored Engagement (NITE)
- Voluntary Case Management Scheme (VCM).
The programs are voluntary, and participants can leave at any time.
Who runs the CVE programs
Victoria Police and the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) deliver the CVE programs.
They are run by teams that include case managers, mentors and psychologists.
Who is eligible for the CVE programs
Individuals may be eligible to take part if they:
- live in Victoria
- are vulnerable to are showing signs of radicalisation to violent extremism, or
- are currently taking part in violent extremism.
This may include individuals on court orders, on parole, or serving a prison sentence.
Government agencies, police members, and community members can submit referrals of individuals.
Resources and programs
Learn more about Victoria's responses to violent extremism through:
- Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) - Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit
- Step Together - Victoria’s Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Programs.
Reach out about concerning behaviour
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of involvement in violent extremism, reach out for support at Step Together.
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