The policy aims to identify how staff will be supported to develop an understanding of PREVENT, the Government’s strategy for stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism both in the UK and overseas. The policy describes how staff can use their knowledge and skills to recognise that someone may have been, or is being, radicalised. It provides guidance in line with Home Office Anti-Terrorism Strategy, staff roles and responsibilities to PREVENT processes to minimise risk of radicalisation.
Managers are encouraged to use team briefings to aid staff awareness of new and updated policies. All staff are responsible for implementing this policy as part of their normal responsibilities, and are responsible for ensuring they maintain an up to date awareness of PREVENT.