Research: virtual reality check

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Research: virtual reality check

Counter Terrorism Policing's launch of a new website to tackle the targeting of teenagers online by extremist groups is underpinned by academic research which identified a 'blind spot' in national policy.

Date - 19th November 2020
By - Chris Smith

The idea of teenagers becoming involved with extremist groups has been something most parents wouldn’t consider. Media stories have focused on criminal cases in the US, typically involving loners or teenagers with special educational...

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