Public or private violence: unpacking the relationship between domestic abuse and violent extremism CSTPV Seminar featuring Dr Caitlin Clemmow

Growing evidence and newly emerging extremist movements, such as incels, suggest a relationship between violence against women and girls and violent extremism. Case studies, data analyses and practitioner insights increasingly highlight overlaps between domestic abuse and violent extremism, raising important questions about how these harms intersect.

This seminar explores what is currently known about the relationship between domestic abuse and violent extremism, the mechanisms that might connect them, and the implications for risk assessment, safeguarding and prevention. Drawing on a programme of ongoing research and situating findings within policy and practice contexts, the session will reflect on opportunities for the prevention of violent extremism and violence against women and girls agendas.