With Transform, Distanz e. V. is reshaping the Intervention Program in a radicalisation process nationwide. We contribute our many years of experience to further develop concepts and structures in this field of work. The goal is to find new and effective ways to support young people in distancing themselves from far-right attitudes and groups – closely connected to their everyday lives.
What is Transform?
Transform – Intervention Program in a radicalisation process to overcome distance from democratic values and to prevent entry into right-wing extremism is an innovation project being piloted in four model regions in Thuringia.
The approaches and methods developed are designed for nationwide impact and for the qualification of professionals. The focus lies on new formats, target groups, methods, and forms of cooperation.
Project Focus Areas
Trainer Tandem – Anchoring the Intervention Program in a radicalisation process Locally
Experienced trainers from Distanz e. V. work in tandems with local professionals – for example from schools, youth welfare services, or probation services. Together, they conduct Deradicalisation Trainings and establish a foundation that enables these professionals to independently carry out Intervention Programs in a radicalisation process in the future.
Advisory Institution Youth Welfare Office – Practical Support
Distanz e. V. becomes a permanent point of contact for youth welfare offices. Our advisors support staff in assessing risks of radicalisation – for example during care planning meetings – thereby strengthening professional confidence in working with young people at risk.
Expanded Target Group – Reaching Young People in Transitional Phases
We deliberately expand the target group to include children from the age of 10 as well as young adults up to 27 years. Life transitions are particularly vulnerable phases for radicalisation. We adapt the formats of the Intervention Program in a radicalisation process to be age-appropriate and make them accessible to new target groups.
Distancing Through Play – Gamification as a Method
Playful elements make complex topics tangible. By integrating gamification into our methods, we create new pathways for reflection – especially for younger participants. This approach promotes insight and change in creative and intuitive ways while strengthening motivation.
Online Meets Offline – Hybrid Intervention Program in a radicalisation process
Young people move in both digital and analog spaces. Transform develops methods that connect these two worlds. Content from online work flows into offline trainings – and vice versa. The results are shared nationwide with educational and civil society actors.
Professionally Supported – The Science-Practice Advisory Board
An interdisciplinary advisory board provides critical and consultative support to the project. The focus lies particularly on developing lifeworld-oriented methods and on specifically reaching female addressees.
Project Duration
January 2025 – December 2028
Further Information
Transform Flyer (PDF, approx. 300 KB)
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