Section outline
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Objective: The first session will review key concepts and terms on how online platforms can be utilized to recruit and radicalize individuals and groups to share propaganda and incite violence, directed specifically towards youth, policymakers, civil society and religious actors and institutions.
Expected Results: The expected results of this first session will be that participants have an introductory understanding on why extremists utilize online platforms in a strategic nature to disseminate narratives promoting radicalization and understand some of the vulnerability and resilience factors of women, youth, marginalized groups and religious actors.
Amount of Time Anticipated for Session 1: 1.5 hoursAgenda for Session 1
- How Does the Internet Support and Create Opportunities for Extremist Narratives and Radicalization?
- Digital Recruitment in Today's Society
- What Tactics Do Violent Extremists Use to Radicalize Individuals?
- Who Do Violent Extremists Target in Radicalization and Recruitment Online?
- How and Why Do Youth Become Key Targets for Radicalization and Recruitment?
- Gendered Lens: How and Why Do Women Become Key Targets for Radicalization and Recruitment?
How Does Religion Influence Online Recruitment and Radicalization?
What About Policymakers? How do They Support Radicalization and Resilience Factors?