Their struggle highlights the absence of deradicalization help available in Ontario, where to date there are no programs specifically designed to help young people in their son's situation. Over the years, his behaviour began to change; he grew socially isolated and began spewing hateful rhetoric, the family say. A Toronto couple are desperate to get help for their son, who they say has been radicalized by white supremacist groups, but have been told there's little that can be done. There are few like Gallant who have lived a life of violent extremism themselves and who can help young people understand its dangers. A former neo-Nazi, Gallant now combines his experience in white supremacist circles with his counselling psychology background to help young people make their exit from extremist groups.

Source: CBC News June 02, 2016 00:45 UTC