MILWAUKEE, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An inspirational new support
network, No Formers Left Behind (NFLB), launched by
Life After Hate (LAH) for former violent far-right extremists
harnesses their commitment to mutual, peer-driven support to
provide access to a unique community and professional development
opportunities for those who are interested.
No Formers Left Behind employs a multi-pronged
approach to support those who found a way out of lives of hate and
violence. Utilizing peer-driven media–such as The Daily Former
podcast (TDF)–a dedicated Discord server, and a growing body
of resources, NFLB brings together Formers from different
iterations of violent extremism to offer input, advice, resources,
and unique personal narratives.
"From the beginning, the co-founders of Life After Hate intended
to support others navigating life after exiting extremism," said
Angela King, Life After Hate
co-founder and director of special projects. "It is imperative that
individuals know that this path need not be traveled alone. Others
have made it to the other side and can support those who may still
need to work through the dynamics of being a Former."
The NFLB community builds on LAH's work to support individuals
in various stages of the process of exiting extremism, to becoming
a Former and beyond through LAH's core values (compassion, empathy,
integrity, redemption, and accountability). Using evidence-based
interventions, LAH provides support for those going through the
process of exit, while NFLB is an anchor for those who have made
their way past lives of hate and violence.
NFLB creates space for former violent extremists to grow beyond
their pasts, to be human, to learn, and to grow beyond the title of
'Former.'
"We cannot be placed in a box, relegated to the title of
'Former' for the rest of our lives. For those of us who are
sincere, open to learning and growth, and committed to being better
humans, we deserve to be recognized as such–humans who made
terrible decisions and mistakes but who have taken
accountability and walked the path of redemption," said King. "We
learn, become professionals, parents, and responsible members of
society. There comes a time when we have made amends, changed, and
no longer identify as Formers. It is more helpful to
navigate this process together."
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