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The handbook for journalists on reporting violent extremism is financed by the Centre for Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism – Hedayah through EU funding. It aims to provide a better understanding of key definitions and terminology on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), an overview of the Violent Extremism phenomenon in the Western Balkans and North Macedonia, and recommendations for reporting on P/CVE related topics. The handbook covers topics such as understanding key definitions and terminology, the Western Balkans and North Macedonia, violent extremism narratives and channels of communication, and reporting on VE and terrorism. It also includes a section on professional ethics, verification, and staying safe while reporting on sensitive topics. The author, Sefer Selimi Jr., is the Founder and Executive Director of Democracy Lab, and the handbook is a result of his work and guidance from experts in the field.