Reducing Extremism
Through Lived
Experience Training
Extremists Use Young People
Watch this trailer and if you want to play the video, read on for more details.
It's Time To Act
Extremists want recruits and often target young people for recruitment, so they can use and manipulate people.
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 else.
Targeting young people for recruitment, the ERW (Extreme Right-Wing) know what they are doing,
talking in 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,
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 involvement.
HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE
Firstly be honest. When you watch our videos, think about how they make you feel, why people get involved and what could be done either to stop people getting involved or how people can be helped to walk away.
If you are watching a video on your own, make some notes about what you think could be done and discuss your thoughts with others once they have watched the video. If you are watching a video in a group, watch multiple videos together, discuss what you think and what you would do if you knew someone was involved.
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 when people take a different path...................
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Extremists Want To Manipulate 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 use 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 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 out how Karl felt and what happened by watching this film.
After you have watched the 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.
After watching the film, discuss what life must have been like for Joe and what help could have helped him change.
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What You Need to Know
Aware that 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,
our videos show how people can become involved and its impact.
To gain access to these crucial tools, please look through our website.
All items are free as we want to develop resources
for people on the frontline who need support.
Please use anything on our website you need,
and lets start talking about extremism
and ways to reduce it.
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,
Who 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.
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