Many forms of violent extremism occur throughout the world. So in Dublin, Google brought together former gang members, right-wing extremists, jihadists, and militants, along with survivors of
extremist violence, for three days of discussion, debate and workshops. While Jared Cohen explains how participants will work with anti-extremist groups who have an inside view of why these radical
solutions appeal to young people, some think Google employees who need to know why a 13-year-old boy in a tough neighborhood in South Central L.A. joins a gang should speak with local law enforcement
such as the Los Angeles Police Department or detectives at the Los Angeles Sherriff's Department. And that Google execs should put Americans' financial problems right up there in importance with
solving world peace.
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