There is an urgent need to comprehend the causes of youth-led radicalization as global observers note a substantial increase in extreme violence committed by younger perpetrators. The Issue Brief emphasizes how lone-actor dynamics, social media radicalization, and personal grievances now overlap across ideological contexts, accelerating routes into violence. This tendency is expected to worsen as online ecosystems and easily accessible AI technologies increase exposure and mobilization. The research presents a number of policy recommendations, including increased funding for juvenile mental and emotional health, more innovative preventative measures, and, in extreme situations, legal responsibility for parents who permit access to firearms. It also emphasizes the significance of restricting juvenile gun ownership, moderating online content, and taking more comprehensive steps to limit young people’s exposure to violent extremist narratives. When taken as a whole, these suggestions seek to assist nations in adapting to the changing threat environment and reducing the increasing dangers of violent extremism motivated by young people.

https://thesoufancenter.org/research/combating-youth-radicalization/