
Consider This from NPR Old Tactics Are Being Used To Find New Extremists
Jan 31, 2022
Odette Youssef, an NPR correspondent focused on extremism prevention, discusses the Biden administration's recent strategies against domestic extremism. She highlights the establishment of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships and critiques its reliance on outdated tactics. The conversation reveals the complexities in defining extremism and the active role communities can play in prevention. Moreover, it addresses the trust issues between government agencies and marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for a cooperative approach to combating domestic violence.
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Shifting Focus in Counterterrorism
- The U.S. has prevented large-scale attacks like 9/11 but faces a rising threat of homegrown extremism.
- The government aims to prevent radicalization itself, not just violent acts.
Biden's Counter-Extremism Efforts
- President Biden prioritizes preventing attacks like January 6th.
- His administration created CP3 to counter extremism.
CP3's Resemblance to CVE
- CP3 resembles the Obama-era CVE program, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
- Fatima Ahmed notes the program's similar website and name changes, indicating potential repackaging of old strategies.

