Prevent Referrals (Official Homeoffice)
Detail:
This is a link to the official Homeoffice e-Learning relating to making prevent referrals.
In order to access this you should complete the 'Prevent Awareness' e-Learning first.
This training is designed to make sure that when we share a concern that a vulnerable individual may be being radicalised, that referral is robust, informed and with good intention, and that the response to that concern is considered, and proportionate.
he government training courses are designed, and are appropriate for, staff working in sectors covered by the Prevent duty. These include education, health, local authorities, police, prisons, probation and youth justice. Other sectors that are not covered may also complete this training. You do not have to complete all the courses.You should refer to your organisation's training requirements to determine which courses are appropriate for you.
This course takes 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
Before you begin
You must complete the awareness course before starting this course.
Who it’s for
This course is primarily designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), Prevent professionals or equivalent roles who make Prevent referrals. If that responsibility is a part of your job role, regardless of your job title, then this course is for you.
This course is also for anyone who may need to make a Prevent referral and those who might spot a concern and share it with their DSL or an equivalent so that they can make a referral to the police.
Course overview
This course builds on the awareness course and will explain how to make a Prevent referral that is both informed and with good intention.
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- describe what a Prevent referral is
- identify the difference between an assumption, assertion and an alternative explanation
- gather information and decide who to speak to, to validate concerns
- understand when it's suitable to make a Prevent referral
For details of the Prevent Duty in England & Wales see Revised Prevent duty guidance: for England and Wales - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For local information and guidance please see:
Prevent in Somerset
Prevent Toolkit V2 - Feb 2019
Prevent & Channel Referral Guide
If you have any questions please either email the Public Health Training Administrator at publichealthtraining@somerset.gov.uk or contact the Local Authority Prevent lead prevent@somerset.gov.uk
Radicalisation
Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies. If you are worried someone close to you is becoming radicalised act early and seek help. The sooner you reach out, the quicker the person you care about can be protected from being groomed and exploited by extremists.
Police forces across the country have specially trained Prevent officers who work with professionals in health, education, local authorities and charities, as well as faith and community groups to help vulnerable people move away from extremism. They are here to listen and offer help and advice. Receiving support is voluntary.
Friends and family are best placed to spot the signs, so trust your instincts and share your concerns in confidence.
They can help if you act early. You won’t be wasting police time and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.
To find out more about how to help someone close to you visit actearly.uk
Other Act Early resources:
The Act Early toolkit contains digital assets including templates and messaging, posters, leaflets, four GIFs and a short social media film.: Act Early Toolkit
Campaign video: Act Early Video
Also being launched is a National Prevent advice line for friends/family/community members to call through 0800 011 3764. This number will be staffed by Prevent teams to ensure the advice being given is appropriate and consistent.