Prevent

Prevent is about safeguarding and supporting those vulnerable to radicalisation. Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST 2023, the Government’s Counter Terrorism Strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

If you are concerned about anyone being at risk of radicalisation or suspect they are being encouraged to support terrorism, please share these concerns as soon as possible. If you or anyone else is not in imminent danger and therefore you do not need to call 999, please use the appropriate referral method below.

If you are a member of the public and would like to share your concerns please call:

• The ACT early support line on 0800 011 3764 to share your concerns in confidence with specially trained officers, or visit the ACT Early website
• The Anti-Terror Hotline on 0800 789 321

If you are a professional (for example a care provider, educator, social worker) and would like to share your concerns or refer someone for support relating to these concerns please use the following form:

• National Prevent Referral Form

Other useful numbers for reporting safeguarding concerns about an individual or situation:

• Hampshire Adult Services on 0300 555 1386
• Hampshire Children’s Services on phone 0300 555 1384
• Hampshire Police on 101

If you consider there to be an immediate threat to life, you should call 999 without delay.

If you have found material online which is illegal or of an extremist nature, as well as making a referral in any one of the above ways, you can also report it anonymously.