Formers Formers have put in the work to change. Those who haven’t aren’t formers yet. Formers are the frontline ambassadors helping guide others away from violence. Occasionally, self-identified formers break…Francis MesinaJuly 29, 2021
DeradicalizationFormers Are we ready for accountability? What former extremists can teach us about lifelong change As a nation we avoid accountability, and if it is evoked at all it’s used…Francis MesinaFebruary 11, 2021
ExitUSAFormers What the COVID-19 crisis means for former extremists It’s critical that we asses what the coronavirus crisis means for the men and women…Francis MesinaMarch 31, 2020
DeradicalizationFar-right extremismFormers We’re committed to helping formers. Not everyone is. If we abuse the trust it takes to make formers open up, we can stifle…Francis MesinaMarch 24, 2020
FormersMedia When former extremists go public: What are the risks as our appetite grows for new stories? Firsthand accounts from former violent far-right extremists offer a unique and credible look at violent…Francis MesinaFebruary 24, 2020