Violent extremism targeting kids online an 'escalating threat': Winnipeg police

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Andrea Lefort, who police described as an expert on violent extremism, says parents need to start having conversations with their kids about violent, nihilistic extremism online." width="620" />

Violent, nihilistic extremism targeting kids online is an "escalating threat" across Canada and the world, Winnipeg police say, and they're urging parents and caregivers to learn the warning signs so they can step in before it's too late.