Understanding Prevent and how to spot the signs of Radicalisation & Extremism
This Prevent course gives you a clear and concise overview of the Prevent duty and the UK’s Counter-Terrorism legislation in a easy-to-understand way.
During the course, you will look at radicalisation and extremism in the UK and gain an understanding of how a vulnerable person could be drawn into extremist thoughts.
This course contains real-life case studies, which will help you become familiar with the pitfalls of Prevent and the times when it really makes a difference. These scenarios are designed to increase confidence about the duty into your job and knowing when and how to make an appropriate referral.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for those working in frontline sectors who have daily contact with potentially vulnerable people. If you work in the education sector, you have statutory Prevent duties and must show compliance, this course can be used to demonstrate due diligence.
Aims of the Course
By the end of this course, you will have learned to:
- Understand what radicalisation is
- Recognise the signs of someone vulnerable to extremism
- Know how to safeguard against extremist recruitment
- Feel confident challenging extreme views wherever they appear
- Know when it’s appropriate to make a referral to Channel
- Have a holistic understanding of the Prevent strategy and its aims
- Understand what duties they have under Prevent
- Recognise the potential risks of Prevent