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Prevent

Information about the Prevent strategy and training available

Prevent

Prevent is a strategy created by the government to respond to a range of threats faced in the UK; it is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism.

The Prevent Duty Guidance makes it clear that frontline staff who engage with the public should:

  • understand what radicalisation means and why people may be vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism as a consequence of it.
  • be aware of what we mean by the term “extremism” and the relationship between extremism and terrorism.
  • know what measures are available to prevent people from becoming drawn into terrorism and how to challenge the extremist ideology that can be associated with it.
  • understand how to obtain support for people who may be being exploited by radicalising influences.
Last updated: 25 May 2023