A one-day workshop for educators and/or professionals in community settings.

Combat Hate is an exciting new multimedia programme exploring some contemporary challenges facing our communities, in particular, issues related to the far-right, polarisation and extremism, in the UK. It draws on first-hand experiences of people who have engaged in extreme groups, and who have been impacted by far-right extremism.

Combat Hate will enable audiences to hear directly about the issues playing out in society, with real-life stories from those who have been on the inside of extreme groups and can speak personally about the impact of extremism. The film and accompanying series of workshops will critically examine ideology, recruitment tactics, symbology and mobilisation, with an accompanying educational resource providing material for educators to explore with their students in their own learning environments.

During this day-long training, trainees are guided through the film and accompanying educational resource, fostering confidence and enthusiasm in its delivery and providing a forum where they can share ideas on how best to integrate resources like these into their day-to-day professional responsibilities or curricula.

At this training teachers, youth workers and other practitioners will be equipped to deliver this series of workshops so that they can confidently take young people on a journey to explore and understand their own ideas, attitudes, and contexts. The training will also provide an opportunity to answer questions about the project, film and resource.

Outcomes

Understanding, confidence and skill in delivering the curricula in class/ workshop settings

Increased confidence to

Challenge prejudice and extremism

Counter extreme ideas and narratives constructively

Manage and open dialogue about extremism

Takeaways: Boxset featuring multimedia resource, comprehensive intervention manual, exercise cards, and credentials for accessing an online portal with electronic copies.

Combat Hate Training - Calderdale