Leaders in Montgomery County, Md., say theirs is the first U.S. program led by a community nonprofit to counter violent extremism. To learn more, go to worde.org. The effort includes:
• Opportunities for law enforcement, county leaders and minority communities to mingle and build trust
• Events that raise awareness about radical recruitment and about both right-wing and Islamic extremism
• Training for parents, police officers, educators and others on recognizing the risk factors for radicalization
• A counseling program for young people vulnerable to radical propaganda
• An effort to create short videos and social media messages that counter radical propaganda online
