Prevent in Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a relatively safe place to live, and most crime types are continuing to reduce. However, we also live in a global community which means we are affected by trends and events that occur at the international level. At present, we need to consider the international threat of terrorism and those people who are pulled into groups that support extremist causes.
In Warwickshire, authorities and communities are working together to deliver the Government’s Prevent Strategy. Prevent is one of four objectives which make up the Government’s Strategy for Countering Terrorism – CONTEST.
The Prevent Strategy is supported by three key 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
Prevent operates in a pre-criminal space, providing support and re-direction to vulnerable individuals at risk of being groomed into terrorist activities before any crimes are committed. Radicalisation could be comparable to other forms of harm and abuse. It is therefore considered a safeguarding issue and thought of alongside the wider safeguarding agenda.
More information can be found in the leaflet below:
A recent Prevent Steering Group was held on the 11th of April 2024 with recommendations made. To view the Warwickshire Prevent Strategic Assessment please access the document here:
A local action plan has been developed to implement the Prevent Strategy in Warwickshire and in particular to implement the new Prevent and Channel legislation.
The action plan is owned by the multi-agency Warwickshire Prevent Working Group which reports into the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board.
Channel is a key element of the Prevent Strategy. It is a multi-agency approach to identifying and providing support to individuals who are at risk of being drawn into terrorism.
Some of the help offered through Prevent’s support programme, Channel, includes:
- Mentoring and ideological interventions
- Mental health support such as counselling
- Education or career development support
- Online safety training for parents
Please see flyer for further information below:
How does Prevent protect people from radicalisation?
Information on the work of the Warwickshire Channel Panel can be found on the Safe In Warwickshire Prevent website within the “how to make a referral” section.
If you need to make a referral, please download the referral form here:
To understand the pathway process for Channel Panel referral system, click below:
If you have any worries or concerns, or would like more information on Prevent, you can explore training here.
In an emergency, call 999.
If you have any worries or concerns, or would like more information on Prevent and the signs and behaviours, please visit Warwickshire County Council’s website.
In an emergency, call 999.
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