What is Prevent?
Prevent works to ensure that people who are susceptible to radicalisation are offered appropriate interventions, and that communities are protected against radicalisation influences.
Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting those who are vulnerable to radicalisation. It is one of the four elements of CONTEST – the government’s counter terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
What does Prevent do?
Prevent responds to the ideological challenge that we face from terrorism and aspects of extremism, and the threats that we face from those who promote these views.
It provides practical help to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensures that they are given appropriate advice and support.
Prevent works with a wide range of sectors (including education, criminal justice, faith, charities and health) where there are risks of radicalisation that we need to deal with.
Find out more about Prevent in Dudley
Help, support & reporting
To find out more about Prevent in Dudley
email community.safety@dudley.gov.uk OR CTU_GATEWAY@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
Prevent guidance
This guidance provides clear, accessible information about the Prevent programme, advice on how to make a referral and the types of support offered through Channel.
Visit www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-if-youre-worried-about-someone-being-radicalised
Act Early
Get help and advice from specially trained Prevent officers who work with professionals in health, education, local authorities and charities, as well as faith and community groups. Friends and family are best placed to spot the signs, so trust your instinct and share your concerns. They can help if you act early. You won't be wasting police time and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.
West Midlands Police
Find advice & support for any situation you might be facing:
Visit www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/radicalisation
Useful documents & links
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Educate Against Hate - UK Government micro site about Extremism and Hate for Parents
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NSPCC - information pages about extremism:
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Run Hide Tell - Remain vigilant and aware of how to protect themselves if the need arises
