Some Features of Cognitive Impact in the Framework of Preventive Conversations with Youth to Prevent Extremism

Problems and activity directions of extremism and terrorism prevention in modern society remain topical. Within the framework of prevention of this destructive phenomenon especially among the youth, it is necessary to systematize the main factors contributing to formation of extremist attitudes among young people and determine the main objectives to be achieved within preventive conversations in the mentioned direction. The indicated problems reveal the necessity of systematization of all available types of information support for extremism prevention as well as the tasks to be solved in the process of its implementation. Methods. During the research on stated issue the author used the following generally accepted scientific methods: analysis and summarization of scientific publications, devoted to activity of state authorities and local self-government bodies within preventive measures for prevention of extremist moods. Results of the study. The levels of extremism prevention were examined. Under the influence of social, political, economic and other factors most susceptible to destructive influences, radical views and beliefs are more easily formed among the youth. The reasons why young citizens join the ranks of extremist and terrorist organizations, and why destructive forces actively use Russian youth in their political interests are indicated. Conclusion. It is concluded that the youth environment due to its social characteristics and acuteness of the perception of the environment is the part of society with the most rapid accumulation and realization of negative protest potential. Preventive conversations in the framework of preventing and suppressing the above-mentioned destructive phenomena in modern society as extremism should be led by the specialists possessing high psychological and pedagogical potential. They don't know the methods of ethnic and social tolerance formation which defines the degree of attitude of a person to other nationalities, their culture and traditions.

terrorism, counter-terrorism, anti-terrorist policy, state authorities, minors, youth, extremism, extremism prevention, education, crime