Difference between revisions of "Families Against Stress and Trauma"
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In July 2014, former home secretary [[Theresa May]] endorsed the 'Families Matter' campaign led by FAST, saying: | In July 2014, former home secretary [[Theresa May]] endorsed the 'Families Matter' campaign led by FAST, saying: | ||
| − | <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'This campaign addresses one of the most significant issues facing communities up and down Britain – the extremely damaging effect of young people choosing to travel to Syria and now Iraq. While many may be motivated by a desire to help the country, the result and impact on these people, their families and often on the communities they are trying to support is very destructive indeed.'<ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-supports-launch-of-families-matter-campaign Home Secretary supports launch of ‘Families Matter’ campaign], ''GOV.uk'', 21 July 2014, accessed 5 January 2017. </ref> </blockquote> | + | <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt"> 'This campaign addresses one of the most significant issues facing communities up and down Britain – the extremely damaging effect of young people choosing to travel to Syria and now Iraq. |
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| + | While many may be motivated by a desire to help the country, the result and impact on these people, their families and often on the communities they are trying to support is very destructive indeed.'<ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-supports-launch-of-families-matter-campaign Home Secretary supports launch of ‘Families Matter’ campaign], ''GOV.uk'', 21 July 2014, accessed 5 January 2017. </ref> </blockquote> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Propaganda]] | [[Category:Propaganda]] | ||
Revision as of 10:11, 6 January 2017
<youtube size="medium" align="right" caption="Families Matter: Families Talk About Loved Ones Travelling to Syria">A93sqAz7ii4</youtube> Families Against Stress and Trauma (FAST) is a UK based campaign group and 'community organisation' designed to discourage young people from travelling to Syria, Iraq or being radicalised. [1]
In July 2014, former home secretary Theresa May endorsed the 'Families Matter' campaign led by FAST, saying:
'This campaign addresses one of the most significant issues facing communities up and down Britain – the extremely damaging effect of young people choosing to travel to Syria and now Iraq. While many may be motivated by a desire to help the country, the result and impact on these people, their families and often on the communities they are trying to support is very destructive indeed.'[2]
Notes
- ↑ FAST Home page, FAST website, accessed 6 January 2017.
- ↑ Home Secretary supports launch of ‘Families Matter’ campaign, GOV.uk, 21 July 2014, accessed 5 January 2017.
