Lee Brennan works with young people, schools and councils to help counter violent extremism.
He wants to see parents and local community members take a more active role in engaging with young people at risk of radicalisation and violent extremism.
When they're shut down, it's reinforcing some of those viewpoints that they might have.Lee Brennan, Reroute Australia
Experts told SBS Examines open and curious conversations are key when speaking with radicalised young people, who are primed by recruiters to be defensive.
This episode of Understanding Hate looks at how we can help young people being targeted by extremist ideology.