Resources

Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for resources on specific topics – we have additional materials available that we’d be happy to share after a brief conversation to ensure they’re relevant to your context. 

These resources focus on preventing violent extremism through approaches such as media literacy and education. 

General Resources

Interactive Media Bias Chart (Ad Fontes Media)

General Resource

Use this tool to quickly check your media sources for reliability and bias. This chart is updated regularly and includes print media, web media, videos, television, and podcasts. 

Violent Extremism Explained

General Resource

A short educational video on what violent extremism is, and what you can do about it.  

The News Literacy Project

General Resource

Programs and resources for educators and the public to learn and share skills needed to be informed, active consumers of news and information.

Media Smarts Website

General Resource

A resource to strengthen digital and media literacy in children and youth. Includes research, information, and resources for teachers and parents. 

Parent, Caregiver, + Family Resources

SPLC/Peril Parents & Caregivers Guide to Online Radicalization

For Parents, Caregivers, & Family Members

A guide for parents and caregivers on spotting signs that a young person may be drawn to extremist ideas online.

Life After Hate Family Resource Guide

For Parents, Caregivers, & Family Members

Advice for families worried that someone they love is getting involved with white supremacist groups.

Childnet Let's Talk About Life Online

For Parents, Caregivers, & Family Members

A resource to strengthen digital and media literacy in children and youth. Includes research, information, and resources for teachers and parents. 

Media Smarts for Parents

For Parents, Caregivers, & Family Members

A Canadian website with tip sheets and guides to help parents talk to kids about staying safe online.

 

Educator Resources

Discussing Sensitive Topics With Students

For Educators

This guide helps educators discuss sensitive topics with students through four steps: reflection, preparation, facilitation, and debriefing, while creating “brave spaces” for dialogue.

Media Smarts For Teachers

For Educators

Lesson plans to help students think critically about media and online content.

Looking for more?

Our operating organization, the Organization for the Prevention of Violence (OPV), has additional violence prevention resources for practitioners and parents here. 

You can also read research publications published by the OPV here