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Radicalisation awareness and prevention training with a focus on neurodiversity and vulnerability, aimed at parents, carers and professionals working with young people.

This training session aims to:

• raise awareness and build resilience against online radicalisation among young people.
• Understand how neurodiversity and vulnerability can influence susceptibility to radicalisation.

 

Participants will gain practical knowledge, case insights, and safeguarding tools to better protect those at risk

 

Information is presented by:

Representatives from Empowering Minds

 

During this session we will learn about:

 Online radicalisation across all ideologies or none.

Susceptibilities to radicalisation, with emphasis on neurodivergence/autism.

The risks posed by young people engaging with violent content online.

• Interactive discussions and debates to share insights and best practices.

• Guidance on where to get support for at-risk individuals.

 Understanding Neurodiversity and Vulnerability

• Introduction to neurodiversity and common neurodivergent traits.
• Exploration of how these traits may increase vulnerability to radicalisation, including challenges around social isolation, identity exploration, sensory regulation, and patterns of thinking.

Ideological Grooming and Online Exploitation

• Case examples illustrating how extremist influencers target individuals online.
• Patterns of manipulation, exploitation, and ideological grooming in both digital and real-world contexts.

Recognising the Warning Signs

• Guidance on identifying early indicators of susceptibility, including:
• Fixation on violence or extremist ideology.
• Shifts in behaviour and language.
• Other behavioural red flags that signal heightened risk.

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