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Prevent is part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy.
The role of our Prevent Team officers is to provide practical support to tackle the problem of terrorism and extremism at its roots and prevent vulnerable people and communities from being drawn into terrorism. This includes far-right extremism and some aspects of non-violent extremism.
We work with a range of partners including:
Find out more about the Prevent strategy.
The journey to becoming radicalised is different for everyone and there are many reasons why a person becomes vulnerable.
If you’re worried that any of your friends, neighbours or relatives is at risk of getting involved in terrorism or extremism, there are signs to look out for. These include someone who:
Find out more about what to look out for at Let’s Talk About It.
If you have concerns about any of your friends, neighbours or relatives, you can tell us about them by clicking the 'Prevent referral form' below to complete our quick and simple online form. If it's an emergency, please call 999.
You can also email the Prevent Team or call them on 01785 232054.
Or you can call anonymously on 0800 789 321.
If you see online material promoting terrorism or extremism, you can report it online.
Our Prevent team works with local communities to raise awareness of Prevent.
You can speak to your local policing team or your local council community team about helping run local events about Prevent.
We’ll attend your event to make sure our communities understand the work we’re doing and have a say in the way we do it.
We’ll tell you more about the signs and behavioural changes to look out for in someone who might be becoming involved in terrorism or extremism and explain who might be at risk.
Anyone who’s referred to the Prevent team is assessed by the police and local authority to see if they’re suitable for Channel, the specialist support scheme.
The scheme includes theological or ideological mentoring alongside help with mental health, emotional and drug or alcohol abuse issues, as well as education and career advice.
Prevent isn’t about spying on our communities. It isn’t targeted at religion – extremists can come from any background. It’s not about blame. There’s no hidden agenda to criminalise any individual or to target any community or group.