Case Studies
John’s Story
People don’t just wake up one morning and decide to become extremists. Watch John’s story to find out how he was groomed online by the extreme right-wing and the techniques used to influence him. Pupil mode is available via the button on the top of this page for classroom delivery or use at home.
People don’t just wake up one morning and decide to become extremists. Watch John’s story to find out how he was groomed online by the extreme right-wing and the techniques used to influence him.
Discussion points:
- What attracted John to the extreme right-wing?
- Why do you think he was vulnerable?
- At what point do you think he crossed the line?
- If John had been a friend of yours, what advice would you have given him?
- Who else could you contact for advice?
From Gangs to Extremism
Listen to the story of the Woolwich boys - a largely Somali led south London street gang targeted by extremists.
Discussion points:
- Why do you think Yousef was vulnerable?
- How was he able to empower himself and disassociate from the extremists?
- At what point do you think his friends crossed the line?
- If they had been your friends, what advice would you have given?
- Who else could you contact for advice?
Teacher Hub
Additional resources and activities for teachers to promote critical thinking:
Find out more about John’s story here within counterextremism.lgfl.net - self-service CPD for teachers on implementing the Prevent duty as part of a whole-school approach.
Visit www.connectfutures.org/films to see additional stories on the impact of violence, exploitation and extremism, and how to help combat it.
SPOTLIGHT ON SAFEGUARDING
Take 5 to feature Prevent at your next briefing or Inset
There are often only a few minutes for an all-staff safeguarding slot, but a regular drip-feed approach is often best anyway. So to make the most of those precious 5 minutes at the start of the staff briefing, why not use one of our ready-to-use Spotlight videos with stimulus and discussion questions.
Getting Help
Who can young people talk to?
A trusted adult. This could be a teacher, parent or carer
If you or someone is in immediate danger, or need urgent police assistance, you should always dial 999
Reporting extremist or harmful content and behaviour online:
All activities can be customised and used as standalone lessons or incorporated into existing plans for assemblies, lessons and schemes of work. They have cross-curricular relevance and facilitate a whole-school approach, in line with RSHE guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education. They also link to statements in the UKCIS Education for a Connected World framework. Click here to learn how to use this resource and see a school use it in practice.