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When you see a friend going down a rabbit hole, repeating things that hurt others it’s hard to decide what to do. You want to help your friend and get them back on a better path, but at the same time you might not want to end up with a reputation of being seen supporting their ideas, but its important to stay by their side, so they know they have someone they can turn to. So, sticking by your friends is important! When I was involved in the far right, a lot of my friends s

Seeking to highlight what people think who volunteer and support our work, here are just a few thoughts from Seina, Rose & Sophie. What initially drew you to Exit Hate? I was drawn to Exit Hate as the rise in the far right targeting young people was really concerning to me. I believe in protecting all people from radicalisation and seeing, time and time again, young people caught up with hateful campaigns, dangerous activities and even contact with the criminal justice sy

We are all guilty of quickly scrolling through social media, coming across a compelling post, image, or video, and immediately hitting the share button without a second thought. In an era of rapid information sharing, engaging content often spreads far faster than verified truth. However, how many of us take a moment to pause and really consider whether the information we have just shared is actually true, contextually accurate, and well-sourced? Verifying content before circ

We all go through tough and devastating times that are difficult to deal with. Sometimes when things like this happen to us we use coping strategies that can be damaging to our mental and physical wellbeing. Some of those unhealthy coping strategies are as follows. Substance abuse - Using drugs and alcohol to cope. Avoidance - Avoiding problems and difficult situations. Food restriction or overeating. - Using food to cope. Self-Harm - Engaging in self damaging behaviours. Wi

When a husband or partner holds extreme right-wing views or expresses support for any form of political, social, or religious extremism, the situation can feel overwhelmingly desperate and utterly hopeless for the spouse. The emotional and psychological toll of living alongside such hateful ideologies can be immense, leading to a pervasive sense of isolation, fear, and profound sadness about the person your loved one has become. A natural, but often counterproductive, insti

*This picture was taken from Pexels & created by: http://theridgeohio.com/ whom we give thanks for creating this picture and allowing us to use it. And looking for ways forward The impact of a child's involvement in far-right activities plunges families into chaos, in which the familiar is replaced by an unknown territory, involving danger, threats and sometimes, criminality. There are very few sign-posts leading them to where help may be available, but this increasing

Veganism is a philosophy and lifestyle that aims to stop all forms of cruelty and exploitation of non-human animals. You don't eat, use and buy, as far as practicable, animal products. It is inherently an anti-speciesist movement based on the ending of harm and cruel practices that sees animals and humans with the same moral worth and need of the same protections and compassion. How is it then that this anti-speciesist movement is gaining momentum in the far right which is th

A key feature of the Far Right is its glorification of violence. Its identity of course is rooted in division, tribalism, blame, and the upholding of toxic gender stereotypes. Many men on the Far Right are drawn to old Norse culture and a particular view of the Vikings as conquering hordes, upholding the “Might Is Right” maxim. Yet, the sensitivity and delicacy explicit in Viking art is often overlooked, as is an old Scandinavian definition of a man - not as a warring, alpha

Disengaging from involvement in an extremist group, or supporting someone who is involved, can feel like an impossible challenge. However, it is crucial to understand that support is available, and disengagement is possible. The journey is multifaceted, and thankfully, a crucial network of programmes exists including —Prevent, Act Early & Exit Hate each playing a vital, distinct role in ensuring that help is always at hand. This holistic, collaborative approach means that r

Let's talk about what it is like for parents, family and friends when they have a loved one involved in extremism. We cannot begin to imagine the fear, guilt, sadness and responsibility that they must feel. Not to mention the absolute horror of watching the one they love change in the most unimaginable way possible. To see hatred and anger take over and control someone so close and they are powerless to stop it. Now imagine on top of that, the constant fear that everyone blam

Understanding the Risks At Exit Hate, we often get questions about Autism and Extremist recruitment. To help people understand this better, one of our volunteers has put together this simple bullet point overview. Bullet points Extreme right-wing groups are targeting autistic and neurodiverse individuals online for radicalisation and recruitment. Autism does not cause extremism. The issue is the targeted exploitation of social and emotional vulnerabilities such as lonel

England became a nation on 12th July, 927 when King Athelstan brought together all the Anglo Saxon Kingdoms and Vikings, to form what we now call England. In 2027, England reaches its 1100 birthday & we think this is something to celebrate! Now just one year away, this gives us time to network, organise, write articles, create music and organise events across the nation (and beyond) to mark this amazing achievement. If you feel the same, let others know, think about how you w

Patriotism can be a great thing that brings people together! Looking at the 2026 World Cup, over in the USA. We have seen proud Scottish patriots, making friends with just about everyone. Likewise, we have seen Japanese patriots joining in with Dutch patriots celebrating. While on holiday, during the England v Mexico game, I bumped into some Spain fans and we had a great time, making jokes at each other’s expence and having fun, while still being respectful and this is

When people walk away from extremism, for some there is a void. Whereas once they had a vision, a purpose and a belief system, when some people walk away, they feel they have nothing and this can even result in them asking their worth. Far from being a negative, having walked away from involvement, this is a new start, a time to embrace the future and look ahead. This could be rekindling old interests, before involvement or embracing new ones. Looking at things to d

Have you ever wondered what the deradicalisation process looks like? In this article, Sophie & Shelly take a look.......... Step 1 – Referral A wife delivers an ultimatum to her husband. A parent struggles to process the extremist views their child has started voicing. A safeguarding officer learns that a pupil at their school has been radicalised. In each case, the process of deradicalisation begins the same way: someone notices, and someone speaks up. The clearest warning s

Talking about traumatic experiences can be a vital step toward recovery for those affected by extremism. Sharing your story not only aids your own mental health, but also serves as a beacon for others - i.e., individuals involved or parents who have had a loved one involved and who may be suffering in silence. What are the Personal Benefits of Sharing Your Story It can promote Mental and Emotional Health: Engaging in talking therapies can lead to improved emotional well-being

The internet is a great place to connect, gain support, learn, and get entertainment. But it’s also a place where we can all lose hours, scrolling through content, that doesn’t give us anything. Often, this can waste valuable time and we could be doing so much more. Like most of us, we have all fallen into this trap on many occasions and this has led to the team over at Exit Hate to have lots of conversations about how we can be there for people, educate people on the dang

This article is aimed directly at people still involved in the movement. To some, you are a Nazi, a bigot or a fascist! But to us, your an individual, who made a mistake. We know, more than most, that many people who get involved with extremism, do so because they genuinely care about the society we live in and have concerns and worries, and instead of not doing something about them, they act, to reduce these problems. Sadly however, this is leading more and more people t

Last year, I watched my wife walk away to lead a separate life from what was once our family home. I was 57 years old, and 30 or more years on from my first foray into a form of Extremism. Although I had, in my mind, left that form behind some 20 years previously, in reality I had spent the intervening time simply hiding from the true nature of that form with occasional confused lapses. Years of reputational damage took their toll on my marriage. Finally, I was truly hit with

While domestic abuse is a pervasive issue all year-round, data consistently reveals a disturbing correlation between major international football tournaments and a significant spike in reported incidents. Research indicates that reports of domestic abuse in England and Scotland can increase by as much as 26% when the national team plays, and this figure rises to 38% if the team loses. This phenomenon has led to campaigns like Women's Aid's "No More Years of Hurt," which hig