Tag Archives: radicalisation

My internship with JAN Trust

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

In the middle of June, I began my 6-week internship with at JAN Trust. With a role that was quite broad, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I was excited to dive in and soak up any experience … Continue reading →

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Barcelona and the evolution of terrorism: how do we stop a terror attack when vehicles are used?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

The Barcelona terrorist attack three weeks ago was horrifying. It left 13 dead and over 100 people injured. The weapon of choice? A van. A ‘vehicle-ramming attack’ is one of the stealthiest forms of terror attacks due to the difficulty … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable Minds: How Daesh is Recruiting Iraqi Children and Targeting British Teenagers

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

As Iraqi forces’ liberation of Mosul continues, attention is increasingly focusing on what Daesh will do next. It’s feared their leaders, members and sympathisers will ramp up their sinister efforts to target our young people here in Europe, calling for so-called ‘lone wolf’ attacks on … Continue reading →

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On Internet Safety Day – let’s commit to defending our families

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

It’s Internet Safety Day today and I can’t stress just how important it is for parents to be aware of what their kids are looking at online. All teenagers crave their personal space and so we have to approach this … Continue reading →

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JAN Trust’s View on the Integration Report

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

The Integration Report, released on Thursday by the Integration All Party Parliamentary Group, was based on previous findings of the controversial Casey Review which highlighted worrying levels of segregation in British society. Alongside its findings, the report includes twelve recommendations … Continue reading →

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Resistance to Extremism Starts at Home

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

In October 2013, five young men fled the UK to go to Syria to fight for the Islamic State. The boys were recruited online through manipulative use of social media and well-produced recruitment videos. They were caught on CCTV whilst … Continue reading →

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November 2016: Web Guardians© goes from strength to strength

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

It’s Autumn 2016 and here at the JAN Trust we’re excited to say that, 6 years on from its inception, our Web Guardians© programme is stronger than ever. 2016 has been a challenging year for those working to fight hatred, … Continue reading →

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Daesh Propaganda Fizzles but Threats Remain

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

There is no doubt that Daesh is crumbling in the Middle East. It’s lost vast swathes of territory along with many of its leaders and fighters. Clearly, great news for families in the Middle East, but there’s also a welcome … Continue reading →

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How Daesh Are Targeting Vulnerable Women – How Women Who Experience Trauma are on the Frontline

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

As we read, watch or hear stories about women who have been affected by the horrific actions of Daesh, one is thing is clear: it’s not only men who are on the front line. Unlike Al-Qaeda, which lured men to … Continue reading →

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More Than 30,000 People Radlicalised Online: How to Prevent It Happening to Your Children

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

According to Spain’s Secretary of State for Security, Daesh has now radicalised more than 30,000 people online to join its ranks. The announcement came as Francisco Martinez was addressing an international security forum in Leon, France. That figure is truly shocking. … Continue reading →

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