Teachers train in spotting radical youth

School teachers will receive training on spotting radicalised students in a bid to combat violent extremism in youth.

File image of students during a talk. Source: AAP

Teachers are set to undergo training to spot radicalisation in students in a bid to combat violent extremism in youth.

The federal government has announced a training program for school staff, extra classroom resources to build students' resilience and a series of youth forums.

"Sadly, we have already seen a disturbing trend of not only more Australians, but increasingly, younger Australians subscribing to terrorist ideologies, with tragic consequences," Justice Minister Michael Keenan said.