Young People | Small Steps Hub

Extremists Target Young People
For Recruitment

Extremists want recruits and often target young people for recruitment.

So what should we know? Well, the first thing to know is that extremists don't care about people.

They care about their cause, it's that simple.

Everyone is expendable, including themselves as they see the cause as the number 1 priority and

will put it before themselves, their families, and anyone.

Targeting young people for recruitment, the ERW (Extreme Right-Wing) know what they are doing,

talking on forums, producing extremist online games and targeting young people to get involved.

This site isn't about scaring you, it's about giving you an honest insight into what extremism is and how it can impact people's lives. The stories we use are real, but in many of the videos we have created, we often use actors or animation, to protect the identity of the people we support.

Encouraging open conversations we want people to watch our videos, have discussions and think about not just why people get involved, but ways we can help people walk away from hate.

HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE

Firstly be honest. When you watch our videos, think about how they make you feel, why did people get involved and what could be done either to stop people getting involved or how people can be helped to walk away from hate.

If you are watching a video on your own, make some notes about what you think could be done and discuss with others once they have watched the video. If you are watching a video in a group, watch multiple videos together and then discuss what you think.

To start your journey, we have a few interactive videos, which aim to help people see how and why people get involved, what the ERW (Extreme Right-Wing) is like and we want you to think about the damage involvement has on - people involved, their families, the communities people live in and of course the victims of extremism.

Seeking to develop a better understanding of how people become involved, their journey, the damage involvement has on everyone, please play them and initially choose the decision you would make.

But then, why not choose a different decision and see what happens....................

Extremists Want To Use Young People

What You Need to Know

Looking to educate people on what being involved is like, next we have a set of videos, which are the genuine words of people who have been involved, but their parts are played by actors.

Understanding people's personal stories is so important.

Highlighting genuine change is possible, please watch these videos and use them to hold discussions about why and how do people get involved, but also how people can be supported to walk away.

Nathan's Story

Nathan is like most lads, he likes sport and but also spends a lot of time online.

Find out what happened to Nathan and how do you think he could be supported?

What could his friends have done?

What about his family?

What do you think about what he said it was like being involved in extremism?

Ryan's Story

Ryan's story is like many, it highlights how people from all walks of life can get involved in extremism

Highlighting how people can change, Ryan highlights how support can make all the difference.

In need of help, who do you think could have helped him?

How do you think he could have been helped?

What support do you think could really make a difference to Ryan's life?

Karl's Story

Karl, like many people felt lost and found new friends online who at first he felt would always be there for him.

But once the reality kicked in, his world really changed. Find how Karl felt and what happened by watching this film.

After you have watched this film, discuss what you think.

What do you think Karl must have felt like?

What do you think Karl's friends felt like?

Joe's Story

Joe was a committed far-right activist, who supported a number of ERW organisations and as a result of involvement, one of Joe's friends went to prison. This was the wake-up call Joe needed.

Looking for a better life, what Joe actually wanted was purpose, a family and a good job.

Here listen to how Joe got them all once he walked away from hate.

After watching the film, discuss what life must have been like for Joe and what help he would need to change.

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What You Need to Know

Aware having conversations is hard, we have created a set of videos specifically designed to be used by and with young people.

Developing conversations about how people get involved in extremism,

we have created several animation videos which show how people can become involved and it's impact

To gain access to these crucial tools, please sign up as a site member. It's easy and free.

Once you are a site member please visit Young People Support & Parent Support to get access to more videos you can use to discuss extremism and it's impact.

Extremists Use People. To reduce this we need to educate people not to get involved or if they are, how to get out.

Want To Know More?

Seeking to help people, if you are worried about someone or need help yourself,

we always recommend you speak to someone where you are receiving your education. The best person to speak to is your

Designated Safeguarding Lead or DSL if you have one,

if you dont know who they are, just ask a teacher or one of the admin team,

they will be able to help you.

Wanting to offer a clear understanding of what extremism is and what Prevent is,

below are a couple of helpful booklets. Just click on the pictures to open them up.

Young Persons Handbook

This booklet outlines who Small Steps are and what services we offer.

What Is Prevent?

This simple booklet explains what Prevent is and how it can help.

Extremists Target Young People For Recruitment