Counter Terrorism, Prevent and Channel

The purpose of Prevent is to safeguard and support vulnerable people to stop them from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. In 2018, as part of the updated  CONTEST Strategy Prevent work also extends to supporting the rehabilitation and disengagement of those already involved in terrorism.

Prevent works in a similar way to programmes designed to safeguard people from gangs, drug abuse, and physical and sexual abuse. Success means an enhanced response to tackle the causes of radicalisation, in communities and online; continued effective support to those who are vulnerable to radicalisation; and disengagement from terrorist activities by those already engaged in or supporters of terrorism.

Prevent has the following objectives:

• Tackle the causes of radicalisation and respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism
• Safeguard and support those most at risk of radicalisation through early intervention, identifying them and offering support
• Enable those who have already engaged in terrorism to disengage and rehabilitate

More information on Kirklees Prevent can be found here - Prevent and Channel | Kirklees Council

If you are worried about any students in relation to extremism or radicalisation, please contact The Safeguarding Team at the Academy on 01484 222230