Radicalization of Children Online
The Five Eyes alliance issues a warning about the radicalization of children online, highlighting the need for a collective response to combat the threat. Record numbers of under-15s are being referred to the UK Government's anti-terrorism program, with children accounting for a significant proportion of those held for terror-related offenses.
Key Points
- Five Eyes alliance issues warning about youth radicalization online
- Record number of under-15s referred to Prevent program
- Children account for a significant proportion of those held for terror-related offenses
Pros
- Increased awareness about the radicalization of children online
- Call for a whole society response to combat the threat
- Efforts to strengthen legislation and remove extremist content from social media platforms
Cons
- Record numbers of children being referred to anti-terrorism programs
- Children as young as 12 being arrested for terror-related offenses
- Globalized extremism and the influence of extremist networks on children