Prevent - Counter-terrorism strategy

Prevent is part of the UK's Counter-terrorism strategy (CONTEST) 2023

Prevent aims to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. It works by providing support to individuals who may be at risk of radicalisation, just like how people receive help for other issues like drug addiction, gang involvement, or abuse.

Prevent also helps those already involved in terrorism by supporting their rehabilitation and disengagement.

If you're concerned that someone you know may be at risk of being drawn into terrorism, don't wait for someone else to report it. 

If you're a member of the public:

• Call the ACT Early support line on 0800 011 3764 to speak confidentially with a specially trained officer or call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321.
• You can report your concern by downloading and completing the SVT National Referral form and returning it directly to Police Scotland using email PreventReferrals@scotland.police.uk (monitored 24/7)

If you work in the public sector:

• contact your organisation’s Prevent Single Point of Contact or equivalent.

You can find more details on how to report concerns on the Get help for radicalisation concern page of the gov.uk website.