What is Prevent, and What does it do?
Prevent is a programme about safeguarding people and our communities from threats of terrorism. To support people to stop them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism of any form.
It aims to:
- Tackle the causes of radicalisation and respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism.
- Support those at risk of becoming involved in gangs, drugs, exploitation, or other forms of harm; individuals susceptible to being groomed into terrorism can also be offered support.
- Enable those who have already engaged in terrorism to disengage and rehabilitate.
What does the Prevent team do?
Training and supporting frontline staff and specified authorities on issues including radicalisation, extremism, terrorism and support mechanisms so they can recognise when someone may be at risk and respond appropriately. Whether this occurs through training, discussion or debate, it is essential to how we work.
Through our Prevent Education Officer, we offer tailored support, guidance and advice to those working in the education sector.
Community engagement is critical. We work closely with the local community and voluntary groups to co-deliver support.
More information can be found on GOV.UK by clicking below:
Prevent is one strand of the UK’s broader counter-terrorism strategy known as CONTEST. The strands of the system are:
- Prevent – aims to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism by safeguarding people and communities
- Pursue – concerned with the apprehension and arrest of people suspected of being engaged in the planning, preparation or commissioning of terrorism
- Protect – seeks to strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack and reduce our vulnerability to an attack
- Prepare – mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack where an attack cannot be stopped
CONTEST The United Kingdom’s Strategy for Countering Terrorism
Channel is the safeguarding panel that supports Prevent. Led by the Local Authority, it is a programme that focuses on supporting people at an early stage who are identified as susceptible to being drawn into terrorism. It ensures people can receive support before they are exploited by those wanting them to embrace terrorist-related activity. Early intervention is critical.
- Visit GOV.UK for Factsheet on Prevent and Channel Factsheet - Home Office in the media
- Visit GOV.UK for Factsheet on Channel and Prevent Multi-Agency Panel (PMAP) guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For more information on Prevent and how to get support or referral.
Please look at the following websites to find information
Visit GOV.UK
- Prevent duty training: Learn how to support people vulnerable to radicalisation
- Protecting children from radicalisation: the prevent duty - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are worried about someone being drawn into radicalisation.
Call the Act Early support line on 0800 011 3764 in confidence to share your concern with a specially trained officer open 9-5 every day. or visit the What to look for | ACT Early website
- Or visit GOV.UK page If you’re worried about someone being radicalised, Page
#iREPORTit is a free app that anonymously reports online content promoting violent extremism. Download it today, so you’ve got it when you need it. IOS or Android
Nottinghamshire Police Prevent Team
Contact Nottinghamshire Police Prevent Team.
- Tel: 101 ext. 800 2962/2963
- Email: Prevent - Nottinghamshire Police
To inform the team before making a complete referral. You can also visit online at the Prevent | Nottinghamshire Police website
If you have any further queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Local Authority Prevent team:
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