Description
The AIVD reports a sharp increase in the terrorist threat posed by minors (ages 12–17) who are radicalising online, influenced by jihadist and right‑wing extremist propaganda. Social media and gaming platforms play a central role, and the agency calls for a tailored, multi‑agency approach to prevent and intervene effectively. The AIVD highlights that some minors not only consume such material but also actively participate in online extremist communities, share propaganda, or discuss violent acts, with a small number even taking steps toward attack preparation. This trend, the agency argues, is driven by a combination of developmental vulnerability, identity‑seeking, and the highly accessible nature of online extremist ecosystems. As a result, the AIVD calls for a tailored, multidisciplinary response that brings together intelligence services, social workers, mental‑health professionals, and juvenile justice actors to intervene early and support at‑risk youth in a developmentally appropriate way.
Related topic
Online radicalisation, including minors