Radicalisation

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has its own dedicated multi agency team Prevent, that helps to safeguard young people and adults from the risk of radicalisation.

The team perform outreach work to many establishments across the borough including schools, community centres, faith settings and adult learning centres.

View the RBG Prevent Factsheet and Guide for Parents.

Counter Terrorism Policing have launched a safeguarding website www.actearly.uk. The website aims to increase awareness with concerned family and friends of where to go for further information and support.

The site also raises awareness and understanding of the signs of radicalisation, increases understanding and confidence of the referral process, and develops trust and confidence in the safeguarding role of the police.

Family and friends know when somethings not right. It can feel scary to think someone close could be heading down a path towards extremism. However, it is family and friends who are best placed to spot concerning behaviour at an early stage and can help the person they care about get the support they may need to move away from extremism.

In addition to the launch of the website, a new national Prevent advice helpline has been set-up and is operated by specially trained Prevent Officers whose focus will be on providing reassurance and practical advice, in confidence, to concerned friends and families, when they call 0800 011 3764.