Radicalisation and Prevent
Advice on how we can all work together to prevent children, young people and adults from being drawn into extremist activity, including acts of terrorism.
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Report a safeguarding concern about radicalisation of a vulnerable person
If there is a risk of immediate harm or danger, you should contact the Police via 999.
You can report a concern of radicalisation using the Prevent National referral form (ODT, 22 KB) and emailing it to preventreferrals@met.pnn.police.uk
Prevent
Prevent is about protecting our communities and families from being exploited or groomed into violent extremism. It focuses on safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals to prevent them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
Prevent is one of the four strands of the government's Counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST). The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the UK and it’s citizens and interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence.
The Home Office provides full details of the updated CONTEST Strategy.
What we do
We are required along with other professional organisations to consider the need to safeguard people from being drawn into terrorism.
Delivery of Prevent is locally led, and driven by analysis of the threat in communities.
We will prioritise strengthening the resilience of local communities to terrorism as they are at the forefront of our response, in particular those where the threat from terrorism and radicalisation is highest.
Reporting a Concern
If you have concerns about someone being radicalised, please contact us. We are here to support you. We work with our colleagues in the Police service and safeguarding agencies to assess referrals.
Call: 020 8359 4066
Email: mash@barnet.gov.uk
If your concern is regarding a vulnerable adult, this should be reported to:
Email: barnetCST@barnet.gov.uk
Prevent Referral Form
You can report a concern of radicalisation using the Prevent National referral form (ODT, 22 KB) and emailing it to preventreferrals@met.pnn.police.uk
What happens next
If an individual is assessed to be vulnerable to radicalisation, they may be offered support through the 'Channel' programme. This is a multi-agency programme designed to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals at risks of being drawn into terrorism, including extreme right-wing and Islamist-related.
You will find full details of Channel on the Home Office website
Channel Panel escalation and complaints
Core members of the Channel Panel, invited attendees or, person(s) discussed as a subject on Channel Panel can raise concerns or complaints through the Barnet Council complaints process
Make a complaint about Prevent
Find out how to make a complaint about Prevent
Contact Us
If you would like to contact the Prevent team for staff training, or if you have any queries regarding the delivery of the Prevent duty in Barnet, please email BarnetCST@barnet.gov.uk