Radicalisation

Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting those vulnerable to radicalisation. Prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people being radicalised and becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

 

The Home Office works with local authorities, a wide range of government departments, other public organisations (including health) and community organisations to deliver the Prevent strategy. The police also play a significant role in Prevent, in much the same way as they do when taking a preventative approach to other crimes.

The main aim of Prevent is to stop people from being radicalised and becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

At the heart of Prevent is safeguarding children and adults and providing early intervention to protect and divert people away from being drawn into terrorist activity.

Prevent addresses all forms of terrorism but continues to ensure resources and effort are allocated on the basis of threats to our national security.

For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance

To make a referral please use the National Referral Form provided.