Introduction to Prevent Learning Outcomes Ascertain what Prevent

Introduction to Prevent

Learning Outcomes: �Ascertain what ‘Prevent’ is. �Interpret the word extremism. �Identify what is meant by British Values. �Recognise who to go to if you feel vulnerable or if you feel someone may need help and support.

What is Prevent? �Prevent is the Government’s strategy to stop people becoming involved in violent extremism or support terrorism, in all its forms. �Example of extremist messages This includes hate, crime and criminal damage.

The Government defines extremism as: Any vocal or active opposition to fundamental British Values Democracy - State of society characterised by equality of rights and privileges - Your opinion counts and it can influence changes etc. The rule of law - No one is above the law and it is here to protect us - e. g. Health and Safety, E&D etc. Individual liberty - Freedom of speech, your voice counts, freedom of choice etc. Respect and Tolerance - Respect each other and work together to help each other regardless of backgrounds and cultures, ages, genders, sexualities, religions and beliefs.

Current threats in Peterborough and its surrounding area Animal Rights campaigners, especially around the Pharmaceutical industry in Cambridge and Huntingdon Life Sciences. Continued

Current threats in Peterborough and its surrounding area (Continued) A strong presence of EDL (English Defence League) and far right supporters (especially in the Stanground area linked back to football affiliation). Continue

Current threats in Peterborough and its surrounding area (Continued) Due to the very diverse population in Peterborough, the potential of City tension and people not pulling together.

Converting to ISIS Brothers’ Thoughts Sisters’ Thoughts

PREVENT comes under the umbrella of SAFEGUARDING

What can I do? �If you feel vulnerable or believe that someone is vulnerable to being exploited or radicalised, please use the college’s safeguarding procedures to escalate your concerns. Speak to your tutor or Walk into any office with a Bee. Safe sign on it.

Have we met the learning outcomes? �Ascertain what ‘Prevent’ is �Interpret the word extremism. �Identify what is meant by British Values �Recognise who to go to if you feel vulnerable or if you feel someone may need help and support.