Why teenagers become self-radicalised - and the warning signs to look out for | Deep Dive

The recent arrests of three self-radicalised teenagers under the Internal Security Act (ISA) have sent shockwaves through Singapore, with attacks in schools planned in two cases. What makes young people vulnerable to extremist ideologies? And what more can parents, schools and friends do as the online world increasingly shapes their exposure and belief? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Professor Kumar Ramakrishna, dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and Dr Mohamed Feisal Hassan, secretary and counsellor at the Religious Rehabilitation Group, to unpack the evolving threat of radicalisation, the warning signs to watch for, and what you should do if you suspect someone may be at risk.

Highlights:
04:18 Why teenagers are susceptible
07:26 When there's information overload online
09:14 Driven by loneliness and seeking out heroes
13:32 Understanding "salad bar" extremism
15:30 Schools, parents and early warning signs
24:33 What happens after someone is reported to RRG?
32:17 Warning signs parents should watch out for
34:28 The one group most vulnerable to radicalisation

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