Guide to Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces provide young people with secure and inclusive environments where they can express themselves freely, connect with others, and access support. These spaces promote open dialogue, wellbeing, and personal growth, empowering youth to engage positively with their communities.
This curriculum was developed by SPARK in collaboration with its international partners and partners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The core framework of the curriculum was established by Peter Knoope, with significant contributions from organisations such as the Human Security Collective (HSE), AVT-L, and Sparda.
The curriculum was further strengthened through the active involvement of educators, who provided multiple rounds of feedback and practical insights that helped refine the “Practical Guide to Designing a Referral System.” Their contributions ensured that the guide is both contextually relevant and practically applicable for educators working in the region.
A structured process to identify, assess, and support students showing early signs of radicalization through timely intervention.
A practical manual on building early-warning referral systems to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism through timely support.
A concise annex that provides practical tools, indicators, and procedures to support frontline actors in preventing violent extremism through early identification and referral.
This manual provides educators with practical tools to identify and support at-risk students, strengthening communication, empathy, and conflict management to create safer learning environments.