What are the signs of being radicalised?
There is no one size fits all approach: everyone is different. However, there are some common signs to look out for.
- Accessing extremist content online or downloading propaganda material.
- Justifying the use of violence to solve societal issues.
- Altering their style of dress or appearance to accord with an extremist group.
- Being unwilling to engage with people who they see as different.
- Using certain symbols associated with terrorist organisations.
- Us vs Them mentality
- Change in friends or associates.
- Being secretive.
- Condemns other cultures, races and religions.