Development of a Network for Disengagement and Exit Work
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The association
dist[ex] - Development of a Network for Disengagement and Exit Work is a cooperation network founded in 2025 as part of the federal programme ‘Demokratie leben!’ (Live Democracy!) in the programme area ‘Development of a federal infrastructure’ that promotes the nationwide networking and strengthening of distancing and exit work in the context of tertiary prevention.
The aim is to establish a civil society network to promote exchange, cooperation and professional development in the field of work.
Events
Whether webinars, online discussions, training courses or specialist events - dist[ex] offers various formats for exchange, networking and professional development.
A complete overview of planned and already organised events can be found on the events page.
Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, all events will be held in German.
Werkstattreihe: „Selbstschutz, Sicherheit und Selbstfürsorge in der Distanzierungs- und Ausstiegsarbeit
10:00 - 12:30
Online
max. 25 TeilnehmendeIn der dreiteiligen Werkstatt setzen wir uns in einem geschützten Rahmen mit Fragen von Selbstschutz, Sicherheit und Selbstfürsorge in der Distanzierungs- und Ausstiegsarbeit auseinander.
Fachtag „Zwischen Sicherheit und Unsicherheit: Spannungsfelder in der Distanzierungs- und Ausstiegsarbeit“
23.09.2026 (13:00 - 18:45 Uhr)
24.09.2026 (9:00 - 13:15 Uhr)
Bielefeld
ca. 100 TeilnehmendeWir laden Fachkräfte aus zivilgesellschaftlichen und staatlichen Beratungsstellen, Sicherheitsbehörden, Justiz und Sozialer Arbeit sowie Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaft ein, Spannungsfelder der Distanzierungs- und Ausstiegsarbeit zu reflektieren.
German–Canadian Virtual Practitioner Dialogue on Disengagement and Exit from Violent Extremism
Datum: 6. Oktober 2026
Ort: Zoom / Online
Teilnehmende: max. 80How can practitioners share knowledge and best practices across borders in disengagement and exit work? On 6 October 2026, the Interdisciplinary Centre for the Prevention of Radicalisation and Promotion of Democracy (IZRD e.V.) brings together…
Publications
The publications section of dist[ex] offers up-to-date materials on disengagement and exit work.
Whether you are looking for in-depth analyses, methodological approaches or practical ideas, professionals and interested parties will find a wide range of approaches to current discourses and working methods here.
Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the dist[ex] network: