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Being involved in the Extreme Right Wing (ERW) has a huge impact on your family life. When I got involved in the ERW my relationship with my family was very broken. With my extended family, I was always the black sheep of the family, and the relationship with my close family was broken due to issues I was having in school. However, when they found out I was involved in extremism it drove an even bigger divide between us With my extended family, I’ve always had a very strange

For some, the mention of Prevent can cause alarm, concerned by headlines they have seen. But what is it really like? As someone who has been through this process, I'm going to give you an honest account of what it's like from a personal opinion as a young person who has been there and done it. To start, my overall experience with Prevent was really positive. One thing I really appreciated at the very beginning was hearing how everything was completely voluntary. This made me

One thing that we have become aware of is that a family member, loved one or even a carer sometimes might not always the best or appropriate person to challenge the opinions of an individual that is involved in Extremism. Let me explain why................................................ During the radicalisation process, those involved are encouraged by the organisations and the people within it that they have aligned themselves with to keep their opinions and the informatio

Some of you will have heard of my story before, however for the sake of those new to our work, please let me introduce myself. My name is Sarah, and I am the mother of a former Extreme Right-Wing activist. My Son was only 14 when he was introduced to that world by another student from his school. Over the weeks, months and years that followed, I could only watch in horror and confusion as the son I knew and loved disappeared and what replaced him was an angry young man who wa

Walking away from extremism is hard, as anyone who has done it will tell you, but that journey is crucial and with support from Exit Hate, it’s great to be able to walk away and start again but to reduce the number of people involved, we need alternatives to extremism. This is important for two main reasons, one we need to show how genuine patriotism is inclusive and based on Place NOT Race and two we need to fill the void for people who walk away from hate, so what alternati

As the ERW (Extreme Right wing) grows online and off, there is a critical need to respond to reduce the appeal of them and keep our communities safe, but how can we do this? To start, we need educated people on the ground, who understand what extremism is, how it operates, recruits, and seeks to divide communities. To do this we recommend that people receive specialist training from people like our partners Small Steps. They provide training explaining not just what the ERW i

Why do women join Extreme Right-Wing (ERW) groups and how different are their motivations from their male counterparts? In a space that has traditionally been dominated by men, the radical-right now appears to be making an active effort to close the “gender gap” and women are becoming more visibly active in the movements than ever before. In an analysis of European Social Survey data, (done before the pandemic in 2019) - across seven European countries, showed that more than

As people get older, we often think about the things we have done and in doing this there is a chapter of my life that I seldom speak about these days, because it hangs over me and it weighs me down like nothing else. It is a source of shame. Some people know about it, and they hate me for it. Others know and are too polite to mention it. There are others who don’t know and would be horrified if they found out, and I'm truly thankful that I have found some people whom it does

Sadly today, many people equate a love of place, nation, its heritage, traditions, culture, and locality with racism and extremism. Seeking to alter this, Exit believes it's time to advocate a new start, one where we look to build a new nation, welcoming of ALL who embrace it, which is based on Place NOT Race, where our local communities are at the heart of everything we do and one where a love of traditions and heritage has nothing to do with race or hate, but is a genuine

The prospect of raising your concerns with your partner/ex-partner may seem daunting. However, keeping this from them will only cause further division and give more power to the Extremist organisations that your child is involved with. We understand that it can be a difficult conversation to have, but it is in the best interest of both the parents and the child, that not only do you have that conversation but that you work together. Begin by arranging a time and date when you

"It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till.” -- J.R.R. Tolkien Localism addresses a variety of concerns people have with the world through a range of vehicles of thought, whether they’re political, social, ecological, or otherwise. For this reason, the core tenets of Localism are unde

World events over the past 15 years, have caused a mass exodus of people from countries like Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya and others to the West and this has led to many legitimate concerns being raised amongst the host population of countries who have sort to support people in need, worried about the infrastructure of the country and how the country will cope, when look at is completely reasonable. Seeking to raise tension, the go-to line of the Far-Right has always been

If you or another parent have expressed concerns about the possibility of your child being involved 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 disag

Extremism and Terrorism are different and it’s important we understand this. So how does terrorism differ from extremism? The Counter Extremism Strategy 2015 says: “Extremism is the vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect and tolerance for different faiths and beliefs. We also regard calls for the death of members of our armed forces as extremist.” Simply put extremism often brings people tog

When someone gets involved in extremism, there are often several signs which others may be able to see and interact with the person, if they feel comfortable to do so, but what are they? In this brief article we are going to discuss just a few and if from reading this you are concerned about someone you know, then please contact one of the links at the end of this article. To start with please understand people get involved in extremism, for many reasons, so please don’t judg

People get involved in extremism for many reasons – some because they have issues with people from other ethnicities or religions, but also for more human needs – difficulties in coping with bereavement and the need for a distraction and emotional support, protection from abuse both physical and sexual, feelings of anxiety, loneliness, low self-worth, the list goes on. As a former far-right activist, I understand how difficult it is to leave the far-right and cope with the af

Life After Hate: An Interview With Former Far-Right Activist Joseph Pearce. For many former members of the far-right, religion is something they find particular solace in once they abandon hate. To understand why, it’s important to know why these people join the far-right in the first place. The far-right provides you with community, identity, a sense of belonging, and a thought-system which will help you interpret the world. What many people have and will continue to discove

Patriotism, to some, has become a bit of a dirty word. It has, whether rightly or wrongly, over the years come to be associated with the most vicious by-products of far-right thought, which unfortunately means that patriotism is now associated with racism, fascism, and other reactionary ideas and schools of thought. At New Albion, we think that patriotism is in fact a force for good when it is harnessed in an inclusive manner. Patriotism, when expressed correctly, should be

A mothers viewpoint from someone who has had a loved one involved in extremism * Photo is not of the article author, but an actor to protect their identity. When I meet people within my professional environment for the first time, they are surprised at my openness when talking about our experience. I also often get told that I am very brave to be so candid and honest. Let me tell you now that it has taken me years to get to this point. It took me years to process a very traum

Today, extremism is growing as people search for answers they have for their concerns and worries. People are worried and extremists from all political and religious path take advantage of that need and seek to offer simple answers to very complex questions and sadly it works. Once people are involved, they succumb to simple messaging, the acceptance of their opinions and feel valued. They are embraced as friends and comrades in a struggle create a better world, but the world