The threat we face from terrorism is real, and the Prevent
Strategy recognises that we cannot arrest our way out of the
problem. The Prevent strategy aims to stop people becoming
terrorists or supporting terrorism.

The focus of Prevent is on the significant threat posed by
international terrorism and those in the UK who are inspired by it. It is also concerned with reducing threats, risks and vulnerabilities posed by domestic extremists such as those from the far right and far left, extreme animal rights activists and those involved in Northern Irish related terrorism.

Prevent is supported by three objectives:

• ideology; responding to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat we face from
  those who promote it
• individuals; preventing people from being drawn into terrorism and make sure that they are
  given appropriate advice and support
• institutions; working with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalisation
  which we need to address.

Have you got a concern you would like to report?

Please email: concern@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

or call the Prevent Team for advice or support on: 01772 413398

The multi-agency approach to protect people at risk from
radicalisation is called Channel. The local Channel Panel is chaired by the Service Manager, Safeguarding Adults and Service Manager Children & Families from the Local Authority.   The Channel process is voluntary, and anyone can be involved however parents and guardians must give consent to participate.

The Channel process takes place in a pre-criminal space. It uses existing collaboration between local authorities, statutory partners (such as the education and health sectors, social care, children and youth services, specialist youth service and offender management services), the police and the local
community to:

• identify individuals at risk of radicalisation or involvement in terrorism
• assess the nature and extent of that risk
• develop the most appropriate support plan for the individuals concerned.

Vulnerable people, including children, young people and adults can be exploited by people who seek to involve them in terrorism or activity in support of terrorism.

In Cumbria, this exploitation is recognised by all partners, including the Police as a potential
safeguarding issue. Guidance has been produced for all professionals working with children and
adults for whom there are concerns that they are vulnerable and at risk of becoming involved in violent
extremist activity.

Get help if you're worried about someone being radicalised. Click here to find out more. 

If you are worried that someone is at risk of being radicalised by the people they are involved with, please contact:

• Tips for talking about radicalisation | ACT Early
• in an emergency, dial 999
• Anti-Terror Hotline - 0800 789 321

If you consider anything to be suspicious or connected with terrorism, you can also contact Cumbria Police on the non-emergency number 101.

Other useful information and case studies can be found here.