The training will cover two distinct topics:
• Radicalisation through online gaming
This session will consider the context, exploring gaming terminology and culture, and the opportunities afforded for radicalisation. It will look at the nature of gaming communities and audiences, which enables targeted messages for extremist purposes, as well as the way in which terrorism and violence is gamified.
With Laura Wright, Prevent Coordinator, Kent County Council and gamer • Covid Conspiracy Theories
Why conspiracy theories matter, exploring QAnon and conspiracy theories in general as well as the impact these have on communities.
With Dr Joe Mulhall, Senior Researcher, HOPE Not Hate
HOPE Not Hate is a charitable trust that works in the UK to build communities, celebrate shared identities and campaign for a world free from mistrust and racism.
Each session will be one hour long. There will be a short break between sessions:
