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If you are a parent/carer or loved one, and you have a family member that holds ideologies centred on themes like racism, extreme nationalism, authoritarianism and have intolerance towards minority groups, or they advocate for views significantly outside the political mainstream, then this can mean that they are supportive of, or that they are actively involved in the extreme right wing. If you are still unsure if that matches your loved one’s narratives and behaviours let'

This article will explain the ACT EARLY initiative and detail the benefits it offers to parents and loved ones who are concerned that someone they know may be involved in extremism or exhibiting extremist ideologies. For parents, family, friends and loved ones, it can be particularly challenging when trying to navigate these difficulties, and it often results with negative and destructive consequences. It is d uring these difficult and turbulent times, particularly those

Telling family and friends is never easy. Like most of you during my son's involvement, I found myself isolating myself more and more from my family and friends and that was because I didn’t want them to witness what was happening and what my son was becoming. I didn’t want their judgement and I certainly didn’t want their unhelpful advice such as “Give him a crack” and “He needs a good talking too” Instead of telling them the truth my isolation only justified their opinions

Do you need support? Dear Families If you have found yourself here then the chances are you have worried that a friend or loved one has been radicalised. Many of you have probably witnessed loved ones expressing concerning and sometimes hateful views, opinions and comments that are far from what is familiar from them, views and opinions that sometimes express anger or disdain towards certain cultures, ethnicities, faiths or communities. They can also become dejected with li

People get involved in the far right for all different types of reasons. For the vast majority of the time, it is due to a vulnerability of some type. This can be a range of things, people feeling lonely, neurodiversity, or even people going through hard times financially. In this blog article I will have a short look at why people become involved and talk you through a few of the ways that I know people can get radicalised. One of the main reasons people get involved

If you or another parent have expressed concerns about the possibility of your child being involvement in extremism, then it’s time to pay attention. Making excuses for the racist and other extreme opinions that your child is expressing will not help you, your family or your child. It is not a phase that they are going through, and I can assure you, it will not just go away. I can completely understand that it can be hard to communicate these concerns especially if parents di

From one Mum to another. I understand that you might be scared. I understand that you might be confused. I understand the feelings of guilt, responsibility and shame. I understand the uncertainty, going from hopefulness to utter despair. I even understand that some of you might feel reluctant to seek support, unsure of who you can talk to and trust. I understand because I have been there too. My son was radicalised when he was 14/15 years old. It started when a friend show

At this current moment in time the mass majority of far right recruitment happens online. Using social media and gaming, the ERW (Extreme Right-Wing) are targeting young people, those lost and individuals feeling unheard and lonely. Using popular mainstream video games like Grand Theft Auto (GTA), EA FC (formally known as FIFA), ROBLOX, Rust, Call of Duty (COD), Fortnite and many more the ERW knows what it is doing and is active 24 hours a day, across the globe. Highlighting

Exit Hate believes the more we talk about extremism, the better educated we become, the more we can challenge extremism. Developing this outreach approach, we have had the pleasure of working with some giants. Here are a few clips from EastEnders, whom we worked with to develop a specialist ERW (Extreme Right-Wing) storyline. These may be useful to people who want resources to discuss extremism and its impact. EastEnders Storyline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzrBxqLne2U..

Hollyoaks was the first British TV Drama to really look into ERW involvement and how being involved impacts those involved, the people around them, and the communities activists live in. Working with Hollyoaks, Exit Hate went through every script to make sure it was as realistic as a drama could be. To re-watch this storyline and have discussions about it, please visit these story links. Hollyoaks Storyline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiH-9XsDx5I&list=PLj8M9JvWf0jakJ7MxSy

Do you have concerns about a loved one, and are wondering what to do? If you are, you are not alone. reach out for support. Because, from my own, personal experience, of once having a young teenage son involved in extremism, I know you cannot do anything alone. Having received support, I have learned from communication with other families affected by radicalisation and extremism, and working with professionals involved in this area, that getting support, sooner rather than

Today we are going to talk about why it is vital that parents and families educate themselves about extremism. As parents, we are often told about the dangers of gang and knife crime, the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse and the dangers of sexual exploitation. We are often told it is dangerous for our children to be walking the streets, it is even common now to see dispersal orders being used in many towns and cities to prevent that. But what we are not made aware of is th

How Far-Right Groups Are Posing as Mainstream Political Groups by Connor Image created by Connor and used with permission. In recent years, we’ve seen a worrying trend: far-right groups are posing as mainstream political movements, drawing in many young people, just as I once was. These groups call themselves "patriots", offering policies that, at first glance, resemble those of established political parties. Today there are a number of far-right groups that are leading this

Are you a parent, family member or a loved one and have found yourself stuck in the centre of a hell that is based on radicalisation and extremism and are experiencing one or more of the following. Constant arguments,debates and disagreements about your differing opinions. Frustration and despair about your inability to get through to the person involved. A breakdown in your relationship with the individual involved. Feelings of tension or dread in the home, or at the prospec

During my own son’s involvement, I knew something was very wrong.I just didn’t know what. Looking back the signs of radicalisation were there, but because some of them mimic other challenging behaviours that are often seen in teenagers and young adults, and due to my own lack of understanding of radicalisation and extremism. I overlooked the seriousness of the situation which only allowed my son to become further involved in extremist organisations. I wrongly believed that i

In a world increasingly divided by labels, it is essential to step back and remember that individuals are not defined by their worst moments. Branding someone as a "Nazi," "racist," or other hateful terms without understanding the broader context does little to solve complex issues and can deepen divisions in society. People make mistakes, are misled, and can be influenced by factors beyond their control. It is crucial for society to see such involvement as part of a learning

We can all play our part in reducing extremism. From recognising and trying to remove extremist content online to offering support and compassion to those involved and helping them to see beyond the darkness of radicalisation and help them to get the help and support that they desperately need. We can also offer that same support to the families and loved ones of those involved, chances are that they are beside themselves with worry, their lives undoubtedly falling apart beca

One of the first things that is often asked by parents and loved ones that reach out to us, is why did their loved one become involved with extremism? Although we may not be able to offer an answer with regards to that specific individual, we do know that there are many reasons why people become involved, and once we outline these then it can offer a deeper understanding and reduce the blame and responsibility that is often felt by those that are close to the individual inv

Dear Families, Hello, my name is Sarah and I am the Mum of a child that was radicalised into the Extreme Right Wing (ERW) at the tender age of 14/15. My son was introduced to that world by a friend that showed him a simple meme that stated “British soldiers are homeless on the streets and immigrants are given housing and accommodation". Personally, knowing former soldiers, that meme stirred interest,anger and resentment in my son and when that friend invited my son into an on

Lets talk candidly about the reality of having a loved one with extremist views and opinions and the impact that has on our own personal relationships. Having a loved one with extremist and hateful views and opinions can be stressful and confusing enough without the additional stress of differing opinions and arguments with your partner or ex partner on how to deal with the situation. This doesn’t just negatively impact your own health and wellbeing. It can cause stress, anx