The aim of the Prevent programme is to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Safeguarding adults and children is at the heart of the Prevent programme. We give people at risk support to divert them away from being drawn into terrorist activity. Prevent supports people before any crimes are committed.
If you have heard or seen something that doesn't look right and that could be related to terrorism, report it online or call 0800 789321.
The Prevent programme works to stop all kinds of terrorism that threatens the safety of local people, such as:
These different terrorist groups may work together online on social media and online forums, or in-person.
Radicalisation is when a person begins to justify the use of violence because of a set of beliefs and is the start of terrorism. It is when a vulnerable person becomes attracted to individual groups or causes. These groups often exploit vulnerable people's trust, focus on their grievances or desires, and use political views or distorted religion to draw them in.
There are many factors that might make someone more likely to be radicalised, but it can happen to anyone.
Friends and family are best placed to spot the signs, so trust your instincts.
There are some behaviours you can look out for that we often see when someone is being radicalised, such as:
The most important sign to look out for is your gut feeling that something isn’t quite right.
You can find out more about radicalisation on the Action Against Counter Terrorism website.
If you are worried someone close to you is becoming radicalised, act early and seek help. You could save lives.
The sooner you reach out, the quicker professionals can protect the person you care about from being groomed and exploited by extremists.
To find out more about how to help someone close to you visit the Counter Terrorism Policing website.
Call the ACT early support line on 0800 011 3764. where, in confidence, you can share your concerns with specially trained officers. Lines are open 9am to 5pm every day.
Trust your instincts and report it:
If you see terrorist or violent extremist material or online content that supports, directs or glorifies terrorism, report it.
You can report things like:
Prevent is a national programme, but there is also a local team that work to prevent terrorism in Havering. The team support residents at risk of being radicalised.
If you would like to know more about the work being done locally in Havering, or if you are a frontline worker and need further support please contact prevent@havering.gov.uk.
If you want to learn more about spotting the signs of radicalisation and the support available, you can sign up to the Home Office's e-learning on supporting people at risk of radicalisation.
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