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Prevent

Prevent - Safeguarding people vulnerable to Radicalisation and Extremism

What is Terrorism and Violent Extremism?

Terrorism

There is no universal definition of terrorism but this commonly refers to criminal acts intended to provoke a state of terror in the general public. This covers all forms of terrorism, taking into account causes relating to religion, politics and race among others.

Violent extremism

Violent extremism can be described as the demonstration of unacceptable behaviour by using any means or medium to express views which incite, justify or glorify terrorist violence, seek to provoke others to terrorist acts or foster hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK.

Faith-claimed extremism

Describes groups that claim a faith as a motive for their acts of violence. This can include terrorist groups like DAESH (also known as ISIL/ISIS) or Al-Qa’eda and those inspired by or affiliated to them who claim to represent Islam but do not.

Extreme Right Wing

Umbrella term that often describes political, social and religious movements associated with racism, xenophobia, extreme nationalism, conspiracy theories and opposition to a multi-ethnic Britain. May also be anti-Semitic, anti- Muslim, misogynistic and homophobic and have rejected democratic means of achieving their aims and objectives (and therefore embraced violence).

Radicalisation

Radicalisation is the process by which an individual, influenced by internal and external factors, starts to develop increasingly extremist ideals and aspirations to disrupt society that can lead to violent extremism or terrorism.

The Local Threat

West Sussex’s location provides challenges for preventing the emergence of violent extremism and terrorism. The county has:

  •  Communities and individuals who can be vulnerable and negatively affected by local, national and international events;
  • Proximity to key locations which could be used as targets for terrorist attacks; such as Gatwick, London, major motorways and public transport networks;
  • Remote rural areas which could be used as bases for reconnaissance, training, team building and other planning activity.

The objectives of Prevent as of 2018 are to:

  • 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.

All staff receive regular Prevent training through the West Sussex County Prevent team.  During this time, they learn about:

  • The Prevent duty
  • Different forms of extremism and terrorism
  • The risk around radicalisation and your supportive role
  • Making a Prevent referral that is both informed and made with good intention
  • The interventions and support available

The Prevent Duty, as outlined in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, requires specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. 

Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation is an integral part of our broader safeguarding responsibilities, and it is approached in a similar manner to other forms of harm, such as drug misuse, gangs, neglect, and sexual exploitation.

If you have any concerns, please speak to Mrs. Sharrock, our Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of our other DSL's: Corrine Wellby (Deputy Headteacher) or Tanya Stoner (SENCO).