Many organizations implementing P/CVE programs identify youth as a key target group for their activities. This youth focus is understandable since many countries – particularly developing countries where violent extremist organizations (VEOs) may be present – are home to a large populations of youth who may be vulnerable to radicalization. Youth are often the most visible participants in violent or extremist groups. At the same time, research and implementation experience have shown that only a small portion of young people who are vulnerable to VE actually become violent. Most young people are not only resistant to these threats, but also play an active and essential role in building peace in their communities.
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"Youth" is not a set age range, and governments, organizations and academics may define the youth age group differently based on their specific contexts, needs, and requirements. Therefore, youth is better understood as a life stage, a period during which an individual is transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Accordingly, there are two points to keep in mind when developing a project involving youth: