DO Observe: Keep detailed records of specific instances that raise concern, noting dates, times, and descriptions.
DO Listen: Approach the student with empathy and concern. Ask open-ended questions and listen without judgment.
DO Build Trust: Ensure the student feels heard and understood, creating a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings.
DO Involve Parents or Guardians: Share your observations and concerns with the student’s parents or guardians in a constructive and supportive manner.
DO Involve the Behavioral Intervention Team: Engage the school’s BIT to assess the risk and plan appropriate interventions.
DO Use Our Helpline: Encourage the family to contact Parents for Peace for confidential and free assistance through their helpline.
DO Contact Authorities: If there is an immediate threat, involve local law enforcement to ensure safety.
Don’t Jump to Conclusions: Avoid making assumptions based on limited information. Radicalization is a complex process and requires careful assessment.
Don’t Ignore Warning Signs: Even if one sign alone doesn’t indicate radicalization, a combination of signs should not be ignored.
Don’t Argue or Debate: When it comes to individuals at risk of radicalization, arguing can lead to further isolation or defensive behavior.
Don’t Handle It Alone: involve other professionals and the student’s family in your efforts to address the concern.
Don’t Breach Privacy: Maintain the student’s confidentiality while sharing necessary information with relevant parties for their safety.
Don’t Wait: Prompt action can prevent further radicalization and ensure the safety of the student and others.
Don’t Forget Parents for Peace: Utilize available resources such as counseling services, intervention teams, and organizations like Parents for Peace.
Parents for Peace (P4P) runs the nation’s first and only free & confidential intervention helpline. We help Families understand and address a loved one’s attraction to extreme beliefs and behaviors. Call us at 844-49-PEACE (844-497-3223) or email us at help@parents4peace.org. We take a non-partisan, public health approach and implement strict data protection and confidentiality protocols.
We are not a crisis line. In case of emergency, contact 911 or 988 immediately.
Parents for Peace (P4P) empowers families to build resilience against extreme beliefs and behaviors, as a public health issue. By partnering with educators, we aim to provide the knowledge and tools needed to identify and counteract extremist influences, ensuring safe learning environments for all.
Once the lead singer of a Neo-Nazi metal band, Arno’s life took a dramatic turn with the birth of his daughter, leading him from hate to hope. Today, as a speaker, filmmaker, and author of My Life After Hate and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds, Arno uses his narrative to encourage empathy and understanding. His work at Parents for Peace focuses on helping individuals reject violence by seeing themselves in others and finding common humanity. Learn about the rest of our team here.
