The whole effort in terms of community outreach and counter-radicalization will need to be built on partnerships. The federal government can establish a centre of excellence, pay for research, and promote coordination and co-operation, but the actual activity that will make a difference in heading off that cycle into violence will be at the community level, with religious and social organizations and with the private sector, such as those who are very good at communicating.
We are going to have to consult with them very carefully to get their advice about the right way to intervene and the right message that intervenes most effectively with the right people at the right time at the right place in order to head off a tragedy. Partnerships with community organizations and with private enterprises that have expertise in this field will be absolutely critical.