Prevent

What is Prevent?

Prevent is part of the government’s counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST) and the aim is to intervene early to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.  Prevent is another form of safeguarding which brings agencies and members of the community together to offer support to a person who is at risk of being radicalised and encouraging or even committing violent activity. It also extends to supporting the rehabilitation and disengagement of those already engaged in terrorism. 

The Prevent Duty requires specified authorities such as local authorities, education, health, police and prisons, probation and youth offender services to help prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. The duty helps to ensure that people who are susceptible to radicalisation are supported as they would be under safeguarding processes.

Prevent training

The Home Office provides online Prevent training

This training is for people working in sectors covered by the Prevent duty, such as:

  • education
  • health
  • local authorities
  • police
  • criminal justice agencies (prisons, probation and youth justice)

Other sectors that are not covered by the Prevent duty may also complete this training.

ACT early is a police tool and can be used as a resource and added to training. It covers all the Home Office training courses and includes case studies which help contextualise Prevent.

How to make a Prevent referral

If you have concerns about someone being radicalised, discuss your concerns with your Prevent or safeguarding lead, or contact the police Prevent team at: [email protected]

You can make a referral through the Prevent National referral form. Fill out the PDF below and send to: [email protected]

Prevent National Referral Form: PDF

Or you can refer through Gloucestershire Constabulary:  Prevent | Gloucestershire Constabulary

Anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 

Report terrorism on GOV.UK.

Alternatively, if you suspect terrorism or violent extremism is being promoted or a related activity is taking place then these concerns should be reported to the local Police by calling 101 or in an emergency call 999.