PERIL
@perilresearch.bsky.social
Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab at American University, School of Public Affairs. We design, test, & scale up evidence-based tools to help communities prevent & respond to hate & violence. https://perilresearch.com
We're going to wrap up this series (9/19/2025) with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social with hope - that's the mission PERIL focuses on: prevention.
FULL EPISODE:https://www.pbs.org/video/cynthia-miller-idriss-tgvor0/
FULL EPISODE:https://www.pbs.org/video/cynthia-miller-idriss-tgvor0/
October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're going to wrap up this series (9/19/2025) with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social with hope - that's the mission PERIL focuses on: prevention.
FULL EPISODE:https://www.pbs.org/video/cynthia-miller-idriss-tgvor0/
FULL EPISODE:https://www.pbs.org/video/cynthia-miller-idriss-tgvor0/
Did you miss any of @milleridriss.bsky.social book talks for "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism"? There will be one held virtually tomorrow, October 8, at 11 AM ET with Alex DiBranco, founder of the @irms.bsky.social
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October 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Did you miss any of @milleridriss.bsky.social book talks for "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism"? There will be one held virtually tomorrow, October 8, at 11 AM ET with Alex DiBranco, founder of the @irms.bsky.social
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Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social (9/19/2025) talks about how gaming can be a gateway to radicalization. Learn about how gaming can be a gateway to misogyny, predatory behaviors and recruiting tactics.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social (9/19/2025) talks about how gaming can be a gateway to radicalization. Learn about how gaming can be a gateway to misogyny, predatory behaviors and recruiting tactics.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
We can't talk about harmful online content without talking about the tech platforms that disseminate and spread this content en masse. Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social (9/19/2025) and @milleridriss.bsky.social explores social media content.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We can't talk about harmful online content without talking about the tech platforms that disseminate and spread this content en masse. Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social (9/19/2025) and @milleridriss.bsky.social explores social media content.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
In this next featured clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we discuss "vigilantism" and the backlash against freedom of speech and doxxing as a recourse.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In this next featured clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we discuss "vigilantism" and the backlash against freedom of speech and doxxing as a recourse.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
Our DUCC's 5 Ws poster is a play on the classic 5 Ws and prompts students to think critically about information reliability. Answering these five questions helps students determine if information is safe to believe and/or share.
Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters
Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters
September 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our DUCC's 5 Ws poster is a play on the classic 5 Ws and prompts students to think critically about information reliability. Answering these five questions helps students determine if information is safe to believe and/or share.
Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters
Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org/media/#posters
It's almost National Bullying Prevention Month! We're looking forward to NYPS rolling DUCC out as part of their campaign in October. At PERIL, DUCC works as a bullying prevention tool by focusing on building protective factors against all sorts of online and in person harms.
danieltheducc.org
danieltheducc.org
September 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It's almost National Bullying Prevention Month! We're looking forward to NYPS rolling DUCC out as part of their campaign in October. At PERIL, DUCC works as a bullying prevention tool by focusing on building protective factors against all sorts of online and in person harms.
danieltheducc.org
danieltheducc.org
In today's clip with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we focus on #misogyny and the "crisis of connection" among men and boys in our culture and how it's contributing to rising political violence.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
September 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In today's clip with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social, we focus on #misogyny and the "crisis of connection" among men and boys in our culture and how it's contributing to rising political violence.
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
FULL EPISODE: www.pbs.org/video/cynthi...
As with all PERIL resources, the DUCC curriculum was rigorously tested. We piloted the lessons in 22 classes & 400 students. Student testimonials from 5th grade were submitted after completing the 1st Amendment lesson. Download this lesson and others at www.danieltheducc.org/curriculum!
September 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As with all PERIL resources, the DUCC curriculum was rigorously tested. We piloted the lessons in 22 classes & 400 students. Student testimonials from 5th grade were submitted after completing the 1st Amendment lesson. Download this lesson and others at www.danieltheducc.org/curriculum!
Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social focuses on the topic of vengeance.
@milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity."
FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5
@milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity."
FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today's clip from @firinglineshow.bsky.social focuses on the topic of vengeance.
@milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity."
FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5
@milleridriss.bsky.social says, "it absolutely will get worse if we don't tone down and de-escalate the rhetoric and have more calls for unity."
FULL EPISODE: bit.ly/46d9Wi5
Over the next couple weeks, we'll highlight topics and segments from the latest long-form interview with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social. In this first segment, we look at the lethality and growth overall involving political violence.
September 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Over the next couple weeks, we'll highlight topics and segments from the latest long-form interview with @firinglineshow.bsky.social and @milleridriss.bsky.social. In this first segment, we look at the lethality and growth overall involving political violence.
Hey, it's Fri-yay, time for some good news! Let's end this work week on a highlight. @milleridriss.bsky.social and Long Story Short Media just launched a new podcast based on the new book, "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism" @princetonupress.bsky.social
linktr.ee/manuppodcast
linktr.ee/manuppodcast
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Hey, it's Fri-yay, time for some good news! Let's end this work week on a highlight. @milleridriss.bsky.social and Long Story Short Media just launched a new podcast based on the new book, "Man Up: The New Misogyny & The Rise of Violent Extremism" @princetonupress.bsky.social
linktr.ee/manuppodcast
linktr.ee/manuppodcast
PERIL is excited to announce that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) approves and recommends the DUCC curriculum. The AAP's Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health's "5Cs." Use these questions to spark discussions with your children below!
September 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
PERIL is excited to announce that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) approves and recommends the DUCC curriculum. The AAP's Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health's "5Cs." Use these questions to spark discussions with your children below!
Our DUCC posters, like QUACK, breaks down the steps to having positive conversations, especially when you disagree or have a different perspective from someone else and develops social-emotional learning. Download the poster here!
www.danieltheducc.org/media
www.danieltheducc.org/media
September 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Our DUCC posters, like QUACK, breaks down the steps to having positive conversations, especially when you disagree or have a different perspective from someone else and develops social-emotional learning. Download the poster here!
www.danieltheducc.org/media
www.danieltheducc.org/media
To prevent more tragedies like the MN shooting this week, this upcoming webinar hosted by the APA is integral to ongoing professional development, not just for experts in the field, but for field staff whose roles intersect #mentalhealth and #targetedviolence prevention: tinyurl.com/mymsk2ka
August 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
To prevent more tragedies like the MN shooting this week, this upcoming webinar hosted by the APA is integral to ongoing professional development, not just for experts in the field, but for field staff whose roles intersect #mentalhealth and #targetedviolence prevention: tinyurl.com/mymsk2ka
Our DUCC Program posters help younger students identify emotions of themselves and others through picture-word pairs. This is foundational to social-emotional skills like empathy and self-awareness. Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org
August 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Our DUCC Program posters help younger students identify emotions of themselves and others through picture-word pairs. This is foundational to social-emotional skills like empathy and self-awareness. Download the poster here: www.danieltheducc.org
If you're looking for ways to engage youth to foster critical thinking and resilience against harmful online content, visit www.danieltheducc.org to download the free DUCC curriculum. All content was rigorously developed, tested, and revised. Read a testimonial from a pilot teacher below 👇
August 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
If you're looking for ways to engage youth to foster critical thinking and resilience against harmful online content, visit www.danieltheducc.org to download the free DUCC curriculum. All content was rigorously developed, tested, and revised. Read a testimonial from a pilot teacher below 👇
Did you know the DUCC curriculum is multimodal, with four animated videos and two video games? Check them out at www.danieltheducc.org/media. Stay tuned for highlights on each game and video! #kto5 #digitalliteracy
August 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Did you know the DUCC curriculum is multimodal, with four animated videos and two video games? Check them out at www.danieltheducc.org/media. Stay tuned for highlights on each game and video! #kto5 #digitalliteracy
The first day of school is almost here! Now's the time to think about integrating digital literacy into kids' learning, from kindergarten on up! Dive into DUCC's K-5 digital literacy curriculum to help build kids' skills in understanding the digital world and avoiding harmful online content.
August 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The first day of school is almost here! Now's the time to think about integrating digital literacy into kids' learning, from kindergarten on up! Dive into DUCC's K-5 digital literacy curriculum to help build kids' skills in understanding the digital world and avoiding harmful online content.
Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and their Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health for sharing PERIL's DUCC curriculum and helping parents, caregivers, doctors, mental health specialists, and others to support kids’ #digitalliteracy #Kto5
July 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and their Center of Excellence for Social Media and Youth Mental Health for sharing PERIL's DUCC curriculum and helping parents, caregivers, doctors, mental health specialists, and others to support kids’ #digitalliteracy #Kto5
Happening tomorrow, July 8, 2025 at 2pm ET! Join us by attending the TRUST Network's next webinar, "Reflections on the U.S. Civic Landscape: The Evolving Relationship Between Government and Civil Society". Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7563eh
July 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Happening tomorrow, July 8, 2025 at 2pm ET! Join us by attending the TRUST Network's next webinar, "Reflections on the U.S. Civic Landscape: The Evolving Relationship Between Government and Civil Society". Register here: tinyurl.com/5n7563eh
Some great news to start your week off with! PERIL is excited to announce that our DUCC curriculum will be shared as a resource to elementary educators in New York City Public Schools as part of Anti-Bullying Month in October 2025. The curriculum is free to download at danieltheducc.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Some great news to start your week off with! PERIL is excited to announce that our DUCC curriculum will be shared as a resource to elementary educators in New York City Public Schools as part of Anti-Bullying Month in October 2025. The curriculum is free to download at danieltheducc.org
Today, June 17, 2025, marks the 10-year anniversary of the mass shooting of peaceful congregants attending a Bible study at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, a tragedy motivated by supremacist hatred stoked by modern technology.
June 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today, June 17, 2025, marks the 10-year anniversary of the mass shooting of peaceful congregants attending a Bible study at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, a tragedy motivated by supremacist hatred stoked by modern technology.
On this 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, PERIL recognizes that the #LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately victimized by targeted violence. Our Gendered Violence Division provides resources and actionable tools - see comment below for the link.
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
On this 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, PERIL recognizes that the #LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately victimized by targeted violence. Our Gendered Violence Division provides resources and actionable tools - see comment below for the link.
Coming up next Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2pm ET! This webinar will focus on providing support for HSIs and go over our newest Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities of Knowledge (BRICK) toolkit for #HispanicServingInstitutions. #education #higherEd
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June 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Coming up next Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2pm ET! This webinar will focus on providing support for HSIs and go over our newest Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities of Knowledge (BRICK) toolkit for #HispanicServingInstitutions. #education #higherEd
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