Preventing Radicalisation in Windsor & Maidenhead (PREVENT)
What to do if you are worried that someone is susceptible to radicalisation or extremism.
PREVENT is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the government’s national counter-terrorism strategy. The aim of PREVENT is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism by focusing on early intervention before any illegal activity takes place.
More information on CONTEST and The Prevent Strategy can be found here.
The Prevent Board in RBWM is in place with partners in the public sector to safeguard individuals and communities from the threat of radicalisation, extremism and terrorism.
If you are a member of the public and are worried that somebody you know could be being radicalised, then call the ACT Early Support Line on 0800 011 3764 to speak in confidence with specially trained officers or visit the ACT Early: Prevent radicalisation website.
How to report a concern
In an emergency, always call 999.
Members of the public who are worried that somebody they know could be being radicalised, should call the ACT Early Support Line on 0800 011 3764 to speak in confidence with specially trained officers or visit the ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation website.
Professionals (for example care provider, social worker, educator) can raise a concern by downloading and completing the pdf National Referral Form below. For advice or assistance with completing a referral, please contact your organisations DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead).
RBWM National Prevent referral form
Some professionals may work in sectors that are covered by the Prevent duty. Full statutory guidance for people working in Prevent duty sectors can be found on the GOV.UK website:
Prevent duty guidance.
If you have a concern about a child you should also submit a referral to MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) or contact mash@achievingforchildren.org.uk.
Further information and reading
National Anti-Terrorist Hotline: 0800 789 321.