It's a program that grew out of a previous effort to help young people in danger of becoming involved with gang violence Calgary in 2015.

It's called ReDirect and it's one of many anti-radicalization programs that exist across Canada--part of a national effort and efforts by individual communities to prevent terrorist acts before before they start.

Gareth Joels - (Courtesy Calgary Police)

The people who work in ReDirect--police officers and social workers alike--are trying to make a difference by bringing troubled young people back from the edge--both for their sake and for society's.

ReDirect's co-ordinator is Sgt. Gareth Joels of the Calgary Police Service.

I spoke with him by phone at his office in Calgary.

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