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If you are worried that someone you know may be being radicalised, call the National Police Prevent advice line in confidence: 0800 011 3764
If you believe you have heard or seen something suspicious that could help identify a terrorist threat anywhere in the UK, , call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321.
if you suspect an immediate danger, whether it’s suspicious behaviour, a package or a vehicle, move away and call 999 now.
ACT Early
The ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) Early website administered by Counter Terrorism Policing provides a great deal of resources for helping you to recognise and spot the potential signs of radicalisation and get support and help for addressing your concerns. They also host the real testimonies of people who have been through the Prevent referral system and have been successfully deradicalised. They also operate a free advice line with specially trained Prevent officers to share concerns in confidence, available between 9:00am-5:00pm each day; calls made outside these hours will be transferred to specialist Police Officers. This phone number is: 0800 011 3764
Home Office Prevent E-Learning
This e-Learning package provided by the Government is designed to offer an introduction to Prevent, and explains how the programme aims to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised to support terrorism, or to carry out attacks themselves. It covers all forms of violent and non-violent extremism, involves mixed video and written exercises, and should only take around 45 minutes to complete.
Martyn’s Law
Martyn’s Law is a campaign started by Figen Murray who lost her son at the Manchester Arena Attack, aiming to legislate for regulation ensuring basic security procedures are in place so that venues and crowded places have counter-terrorism planning relevant to the threat they individually face. After meeting with the Security Minister, the proposal is currently in consultation phase with the Government; a link to the document is available below.
ACT Awareness E-Learning
Created by CT Police and security experts, this e-training programme has been opened up to the general public for free access. Modules deal with practicalities of what you can do to identify risks and better understand and mitigate terrorist methodology. These include responding to suspicious behaviour or items, and what you should do in the event of a bomb threat, firearms or weapons attack. It should take around 45 minutes to complete.
FAE Support
Families and Extremism Support was started by the mother of a member of the proscribed far-right group National Action. They offer support to families worried that a loved one may be involved in the far-right and offer a listening ear and guidance on how to have difficult conversations without causing family breakups. Their support is intended to be complimentary to the professional de-radicalisation help provided by Prevent practitioners.
Report Possible Terrorist Activity
If you’ve seen or heard something that could potentially be related to terrorism, you can report it anonymously to help the Police keep communities safe from terrorism. Whether someone appears to be undertaking hostile reconnaissance, taking photos of CCTV and security arrangements, or storing hazardous materials or firearms that may be used in an attack, use the link below to report these details and potentially save lives. More details can be found on the ACT Campaign website linked below, along with the submission form for making your report.
Department for Education Extremism in Schools Helpline
The Department for Education runs a helpline and email account that are both available between 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, for reporting any concerns about extremism in a school or organisation that works with children, or if you think a child might be at risk of extremism. Anyone can use the helpline, whether parent, teacher, or simply a concerned citizen.
Email: counter.extremism@education.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7340 7264
Report Extremist Material Online
If you’ve found any of the items listed below online, then you can report them for removal – this can help Police and victims as footage of attacks they’ve been involved in can often be used in terrorist recruitment videos and paraphernalia. You can submit material anonymously and do not have to provide evidence, however it can assist investigations if screenshots or website links are provided. Examples of things that can be reported include: articles, images, websites or videos that promote terrorism or encourage violence; and, videos of terrorist attacks.
Exit UK
Exit UK is an organisation founded by former members of the far-right aimed at seeking to help other members to leave these organisations and rebuild their lives. They are committed to providing first-hand, non-judgemental and non-partisan support and advice. They have a team of former far-right members, all of whom are now available to speak in confidence to anyone wishing to receive support on leaving a group. Exit host two websites, one aimed at individuals wishing to get advice, and another aimed at support for families who are worred that a member may be being drawn into one of these groups and wish to help facilitate their leaving. Both websites are linked below.