Context and Objectives

The Internet and social media are often described as vectors for the dissemination of hateful and discriminatory speech, thus playing a significant role in the process of violent radicalization among vulnerable individuals. But to what extent is this claim supported by evidence? What does research tell us about this issue?

CPN-PREV conducted a systematic review to evaluate the current state of evidence regarding the link between exposure to extremist content on the Internet/social media and the risk of violent radicalization of individuals exposed to or sharing such content.