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Insights on Developing and Operationalising Whole-of-City Prevention Frameworks

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08/12/2023

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On 20 November, 2023, the Strong Cities Network, an independent global network of 220+ local governments dedicated to enhancing city-led prevention of hate, extremism and polarisation, hosted a virtual event on Insights on Developing and Operationalising Whole-of-City Prevention Frameworks. The goal was for Strong Cities members and partners to share their experiences and good practices with the six US small and mid-sized cities Strong Cities is currently working with to develop local prevention frameworks.

Participants shared several strategies and examples for developing and operationalising whole-of-city prevention frameworks. Key takeaways included:

• Leverage existing local structures and programs: Identifying existing governmental and non-governmental structures and programs that are positively impacting communities is a critical starting point for building a whole-of-city approach to prevention.
• Build trusted relationships with local communities: Trust-building is essential to developing and operationalising prevention frameworks. Community brokers can be invaluable conduits for building sustainable connections between communities and city governments, especially in communities where mistrust in government is well known.
• Understand the threat and needs’ landscape through regular convenings of key stakeholders and sustained community engagement: Identifying key stakeholders—both government and non-government—to create networks for information sharing helps local governments understand the lived experiences of constituents and provides grassroot avenues to promote city-led prevention initiatives. Strategising ways to help communities recognise the manifestations of hate, extremism and polarisation among their members informs local governments’ understanding of the often diverse needs and expectations of different communities and facilitates opportunities for improved prevention measures.

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