BERLIN (AP)  Germany's domestic intelligence service has started a program for Islamic radicals who want help to quit extremism.

The program started Monday and addresses people who believe in a "fanatic, violent ideology ... based on Islam."

The program called HATIF — meaning phone in Arabic — aims to help extremists to leave behind their fanatical environment.

They can contact members of the intelligence service online or call a specific number.

The agency — which says it is guaranteeing confidentiality — says it wants to help people get out by supporting them with finding jobs or moving to a different place.

The intelligence service estimates there are more than 36,000 Islamic extremists in Germany but only a fraction are considered potentially violent.

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