Program Effectiveness: Case Studies in Mitigating Radicalization Case Study 2: Revenge Seekers – Redirecting Anger Through Creative Expression and Art. Revenge seekers are motivated by personal or collective grievances, often stemming from violence, oppression, or perceived injustices. Extremist groups frame violence as a justified response to these grievances. The arts can provide a healthy way for revenge seekers to express how they feel.
Pan Intercultural Arts is an organization that uses the arts to inspire social change by sparking imagination and creativity in those whose circumstances have diminished these qualities. The organization runs around 10 weekly workshop projects involving
playful games, drama, song, storytelling, puppetry, video- making, and creative writing.
These activities are tailored to marginalized youth, such as young refugees, unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, survivors of trafficking, and young people at risk of entering crime. Through these creative outlets, participants are encouraged to explore and express their experiences, often marked by trauma or societal marginalization. By fostering confidence, group expression, and social harmony, Pan's programs create a foundation for resilience and understanding. These programs help participants process their trauma constructively, redirecting pain and frustration away from extremism or violence. By fostering confidence, group expression, and social harmony, Pan empowers youth to envision positive alternatives to their futures. Their work demonstrates how creative outlets can transform adversity into resilience, reducing the risk of radicalization or harmful behaviors.
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