"We pledge to work with you and your families, to look to the future and to help our communities grow harmoniously together."
These words were among numerous statements issued by Leeds City Council following the news that the city had been home to two of the four London suicide bombers of 7 July.
Growing recognition
Youth workers in Leeds have been shaken by the fact there were no obvious warning signs that set these young men apart from their peers. There is a growing recognition that extremism needs to be tackled with a new kind of youth work that uses a better understanding of Islam to connect more deeply with young men.
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