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What's being done to stop violent extremist networks that are targeting kids online

By Odette Yousef
Published August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM EDT

In the U.S. and other countries, there's growing awareness of predatory online networks that groom children into self-harm, and even terrorism plots. Experts say a public health approach is needed.

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