The prolonged presence of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) demonstrates the significant challenges that Northeast Nigeria continues to face related to radicalization leading to extremism and violent extremism. Communities face consistent threats to local security and many families have members who are vulnerable to radicalization leading to extremism and violent extremism and/or have joined such groups. Furthermore, former members seeking to rejoin their local communities are often stigmatized or ostracized, thereby impeding the reintegration process. Given the fragile security situation, several international organizations have been providing local communities with resources, livelihood support and internally-displaced person (IDP) camps to host individuals who have fled their homes or have been rejected by their families and communities. However, despite the high number of international organizations present on the ground, the North-East still needs additional support. In this context, local civil society organisations and community leaders are well-positioned to support countering extremism and violent extremism activities within such communities and are best suited to provide families with potentially useful responses, as well as guidance, knowledge and practical support Our unique program in North-East Nigeria is preventing and countering extremism and violent extremism by recognizing the critical role of families. We enhance civil society organizations and community leaders’ knowledge and skills to strengthen family rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. In 2020, Hedayah conducted the first-ever implementation of the curriculum on “Supporting Families in CVE” in Nigeria, which built upon two years of curriculum development work and the results of two needs assessment visits. The training covered several critical elements, including trust-building, engagement and interviewing techniques, the role of the family in CVE, potential responses to challenges that these families may face, and practitioner self-care, among others. The training included practical exercises (e.g. role plays), multiple local and international case studies, and theoretical sessions, all of which were conducted through a participant-led approach. In 2021 advanced-level training included counter-narratives. It also included sessions on how to implement countering extremism and violent extremism intervention during the COVID-19 health crisis. In addition, the training included sessions on trauma therapy, clinical interviewing and psycho-social support. The workshop also focused on further enhancing participants’ knowledge, understanding, and practical skills on countering extremism and violent extremism, with a specific focus on supporting and mobilizing families in the reintegration efforts established for former Boko Haram members and their families.