"Overview Research is limited but indicates that there is no typical extremist or typical pathway to extremism. A key gap in the evidence is why some who hold similar views as extremists do not engage
“Overview
Research is limited but indicates that there is no typical extremist or typical pathway to extremism.
A key gap in the evidence is why some who hold similar views as extremists do not engage in violence.
Despite wider concerns about online radicalisation, studies suggest that friends and family are a more important source of radical ideas.
There is limited research on what deradicalisation or counter-radicalisation interventions are most effective.
The UK Government has taken a “value-based” approach to tackling extremism. This seeks to support moderate Islamic voices.
The Government’s Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill, due to be introduced this year, will also target non-violent extremism.”
See: POSTnote: Addressing Islamic Extremism (pdf)