Prevent is one of the four elements of  the government’s counter-terrorism strategy 'CONTEST'

 

It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, by;

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• Responding to the ideological challenge we face from terrorism and aspects of extremism, and the threat we face from those who promote these views.

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• Providing practical help to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they are given appropriate advice and support.

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• Working with a wide range of sectors (including education, criminal justice, faith, charities, online and health) where there are risks of radicalisation that we need to deal with.

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The strategy covers all forms of terrorism, including far right extremism and some aspects of non-violent extremism.