About This Policy

This policy explains how we keep people safe from extremist ideas and terrorism. It is written in Easy Read to help people with a learning disability understand it.

What Prevent Is

• Prevent is a UK rule that helps stop people being drawn into terrorism.

• Terrorism is when people use violence to try to change things.

• Prevent is about helping people early, before anything bad happens.

Why Prevent Matters

People may be at risk if they:

• Feel lonely or upset

• Want to fit in

• Trust people who try to trick them

• Spend a lot of time online

• Are unsure what is safe or unsafe

Prevent helps protect people from dangerous groups or individuals.

What Staff Must Do

Staff must:

• Look out for signs that someone may be at risk

• Listen if someone is worried or confused

• Report concerns to the Prevent Lead

• Support people kindly and respectfully

• Not judge or blame anyone

Signs Someone May Need Help

A person may need help if they:

• Talk a lot about extreme groups or violence

• Say they want to hurt people

• Share scary or hateful messages online

• Suddenly change their behaviour

• Spend time with people who encourage hate or violence

• Say they want to join a dangerous group

These signs do not always mean someone is in danger, but staff must still tell the Prevent Lead.

What Happens When There Is a Concern

• Staff talk to the Prevent Lead

• The Prevent Lead may speak to safeguarding teams

• The person at risk will be offered help and support

• The aim is to keep the person safe, not to get them in trouble

How We Support People

We support people by:

• • Talking about their worries

  • Helping them understand what is safe and unsafe

  • Supporting them to make good choices

  • Helping them stay connected with positive people and activities

  • Keeping information private unless someone is in danger

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Feel safe

• Ask questions

• Get support if something worries you

• Be treated with respect

Who to Talk to

If you are worried about something you have seen, heard, or read:

• Talk to a trusted staff member

• Talk to the Prevent Lead

• Talk to a friend or family member you trust

You will be listened to and supported.