COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on young people found nearly half of the national school population being vulnerable to negative impacts. Misinformation, disinformation, stigmatisation, and extremism were disseminated at a higher rate than ever before. An extreme consequence was vulnerable young people being exposed to or becoming radicalised. Once such susceptible young person and client of the Engagement and Support Program who became radicalised during that time is our guest in this episode. Ollie talks about his process of radicalisation and how we got back on track.

You can find our support services here or contact Step Together for further information

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Rabbit Hole: What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online.
Understanding radicalization - new research highlights the online pathway to indoctrination
User Journeys into Online Extremist Groups
It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys
The Boys Are Not Alright - The rise of boys being radicalised online
Protecting Children From Online Grooming

COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on young people found nearly half of the national school population being vulnerable to negative impacts. Misinformation, disinformation, stigmatisation, and extremism were disseminated at a higher rate than ever before. An extreme consequence was vulnerable young people being exposed to or becoming radicalised. Once such susceptible young person and client of the Engagement and Support Program who became radicalised during that time is our guest in this episode. Ollie talks about his process of radicalisation and how we got back on track.
You can find our <a href="https://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/support-services.html">support services here</a> or <a href="s://steptogether.nsw.gov.au/contact-us.html">contact Step Together</a> for further information
FURTHER LINKS RELATING TO THIS EPISODE
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<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/column/rabbit-hole">Rabbit Hole: What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.psypost.org/understanding-radicalization-new-research-highlights-the-online-pathway-to-indoctrination/">Understanding radicalization - new research highlights the online pathway to indoctrination</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gnet-research.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GNET-44a-User-Journeys-Online-Extremist-Groups-Introduction_web.pdf">User Journeys into Online Extremist Groups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdqzxypdzo">It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001yqr8">The Boys Are Not Alright - The rise of boys being radicalised online</a></li>
<li><a href="https://westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/2051471/REPORT_PROTECTING_CHILDREN_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY.pdf">Protecting Children From Online Grooming</a></li>
</ul>

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 

Learn more – www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 
Learn more &ndash; <a href="http://www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au/">www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au</a>

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This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 

Learn more – www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au.

This podcast series focussed on violent extremism has been developed as a means of providing listeners with some thought-provoking topics within this context, personal insights and journeys, as well as helpful information that could assist someone who is vulnerable to being involved in violent extremism. Hosted by the NSW CVE Engagement and Support Unit, the series aims to support and educate local community, stakeholders and practitioners and raise awareness of the complex factors and vulnerabilities that contribute to these ideologies. We promote public education, awareness and community resilience and help combat stigma, stereotyping, messaging and mis and disinformation. 
Learn more &ndash; <a href="http://www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au/">www.steptogether.nsw.gov.au</a>.

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