Preventing violent extremism

If someone you know is expressing extreme views or hatred, you can share your concerns. Reporting concerns will keep them and others safe.

Support from Prevent

Prevent is part of the UK counter-terrorism strategy. It works to spot people at risk and guide them away from danger. It provides practical support to meet their needs, like a mentor or counselling.

Getting support from Prevent is not a punishment and it won’t go on a person’s criminal record.

How to report concerns

If you have concerns about someone you know, contact the Act Early advice line. You will speak to a trained officer. All calls are confidential.

Phone: 0800 011 3764
Website: Act Early

If there is an immediate threat to life, phone 999.

There is guidance for professionals at Refer to Prevent. But, anyone can make a Prevent referral. For advice, email channel@eastsussex.gov.uk .

Stop terrorists and extremists online

People with extreme views often target young or vulnerable people online.

You can report online material promoting terrorism or extremism.

This includes:

articles, images, speeches or videos that promote terrorism
content encouraging people to commit terrorist acts
websites made by terrorist or extremist groups
videos of terrorist attacks

Protecting children from extremism

These websites offer advice for parents:

Protecting children from radicalisation | ACT Early

Protecting children from radicalisation | NSPCC

Parental controls offered by your home internet provider | UK Safer Internet Centre

How to Make a Prevent Duty Complaint

You can report issues with how the Prevent duty has been applied to the Office of the Independent Prevent Commissioner (OIPC). It is independent from Prevent and can take complaints about things like: