PREVENT POLICY
POLICY SUMMARY
 Types of extremism to be found in the United Kingdom include:
- Violent extremism: the activity of individuals or groups to promote views that justify or glorify terrorist violence. This includes encouraging others to commit terrorist acts or provoking others into terrorist-related activity. It also includes fostering hatred which may lead to inter-community tensions and violence within the United Kingdom.
- Radicalisation: the process by which a person changes their perception and beliefs due to exposure to an extremist influence (which may be online, publication or one to one direct contact) to become more extremist in nature which may result in extremist actions.
- Domestic extremism: the activity of individuals or groups conducting criminal acts of direct action to further their protest campaign. This term covers the conduct of groups involved including the extreme right wing and animal rights extremists.
- The situation in Britain regarding radicalisation is one where there can be significant threats from the extreme far right, dissident republicans and some extremist pseudo-religious groups.
- Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015
- Prevent Duty Guidance: for Further Education Institutions in England and Wales (updated April 2019)
1. POLICY STATEMENT
- For an emergency call 999
- For a non-emergency call 101
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Incidents and concerns will be recorded. Information about concerns and reports will be reported at least annually (to the Executive Management Team (EMT) and Board).
Before service deliverer is contracted, we will ensure that subcontractors have a commitment to fulfil their duty of care in relation to the Prevent strategy and monitor their implementation of an appropriate policy with respect to Radicalisation and extremism. Subcontractors’ arrangements around Radicalisation and extremism must at least meet the requirements of this policy. This will include a duty to report any issues to ENHL as well as the appropriate authority.Â
There is a robust system in place at ENHL to ensure that visitors are identified and where possible their credentials are known. Invitations are only extended to people who have a professional interest in ENHL activities. Â
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES
- To be aware of the policy and to understand warning signs of radicalisation and extremism
- To develop understanding of risks related to radicalisation and extremism and know how to raise any issues or concerns
- To undertake periodic training with respect to Prevent agenda
- To make reports regarding any concerns or suspicious activity rapidly
3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENHL
- To ensure that resources are deployed to support the implementation of this policy
- To develop and maintain clear reporting protocols with key partners
- To provide relevant training to staff and learners regarding radicalisation and extremism. Required employees will complete Prevent training updates at least every two years
- To act on any concerns raised and act on this through appropriate and proportionate actions
- To monitor the implementation and effectiveness of this policy through periodic reports to the Executive and the Board
- To attend the local FE/HE Prevent network meetings to share best practice and approaches to safeguard stakeholders.
4. GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND/OR FURTHER READING
Contest – is the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism strategy. The aim of the strategy is “to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence.”Â
There are four themes to the strategy:
- Pursue
- Prevent
- Protect
- Prepare
APPENDIX A – POTENTIAL WARNING SIGNS OF RADICALISATION OR EXTREMISM
- Identity Crisis - distance from cultural/religious heritage and uncomfortable with their place in the society around them.
- Personal Crisis - family tensions; sense of isolation; adolescence; low self- esteem; disassociating from existing friendship group and becoming involved with a new and different group of friends; searching for answers to questions about identity, faith and belonging.
- Personal Circumstances - Migration; local community tensions; events affecting country or region of origin; alienation from UK values; having a sense of grievance that is triggered by personal experience of racism or discrimination or aspects of Government policy.
- Prepare
- Unmet Aspirations - perceptions of injustice; feeling of failure; rejection of civic life.
- Criminality - experiences of imprisonment; poor resettlement/reintegration, previous involvement with criminal groups.
ACCESS TO EXTREMIST INFLUENCES
- Reason to believe that the young person associates with those known to be involved in extremism
- Possession or distribution of extremist literature/other media material likely to incite racial/religious hatred or acts of violenceUse of closed network groups via electronic media for the purpose of extremist activity
- Experiences, behaviours and influences
- Experience of peer, social, family or faith group rejection
- International events in areas of conflict and civil unrest had a personal impact on the young person resulting in a noticeable change in behaviour Verbal or written support of terrorist attacks
- Extended periods of travel to international locations known to be associated with extremism
- Evidence of fraudulent identity/use of documents to support this
- Experience of disadvantage, discrimination or social exclusion
- History of criminal activity
- Pending a decision on their immigration/national status
MORE CRITICAL RISK FACTORS INCLUDE
- Being in contact with extremist recruiters
- Articulating support for extremist causes or leaders
- Accessing extremist websites, especially those with a social networking element
- Possessing extremist literature
- Pending a decision on their immigration/national status
- Justifying the use of violence to solve societal issues
- Joining extremist organisations
- Significant changes to appearance/behaviour