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France to open first 'de-radicalization' center for potentially violent extremists

14 September 2016

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"As France continues to grapple with terror threats across the country, government officials announced Tuesday its first official de-radicalization center will open at the end of the month in a sleepy town in the west. It's being marketed as a place specifically for people who may be on the verge of carrying out extremist violence, and those who have tried and failed to travel abroad to join terrorist groups.

By the end of September, the Pontourny center will welcome up to 25 young people from ages 18 to 30 who espouse radical ideology in a converted government building in Beaumont-en-Veron, a small town of about 2,800 people located 210 miles southwest of Paris. It's unclear how they will ensure attendance. People are supposed to voluntarily check in to the center, and may return home on the weekends if they choose."

See: France to open first 'de-radicalization' center for potentially violent extremists (Vice News, link)

And see: France's first de-radicalisation centre to tackle Islamist threat opens (RFI, link). The institution will be named the "Centre for Prevention, Integration and Citizenship":

"The "volunteers" will wear uniforms, receive medical and psychological support, and take classes in a variety of subjects including history, religion, philosophy and the media. Their day will start with the raising of the French flag at 6:45am."

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