The internet is a vast space that can be used by children and young people in a healthy manner. However, at such an impressionable age, they can stumble upon material that can be deeply harmful if not acknowledged. The internet can be misused by other users to attempt to expose children and young people to extremist content and attempt to radicalise them with their beliefs.

Extremist content and radicalisation of young people is a very serious topic, and it’s important that you are aware of what extremism and radicalisation in the online world means, how it’s discovered and what you can do to protect the child or young person in your care from uncovering these harmful ideologies and perpetrators. The Safer Schools NI App dives into the persuasive techniques the perpetrators can use to connect to vulnerable youths, how you can speak to your child about difficult topics and what can be done if your child has already been approached by extremist communities.