PREVENT

What is prevent?

In response to the threat of terrorism, the government has developed a counter-terrorism strategy known as CONTEST. Prevent features as one of the four strands along with Pursue, Prepare and Protect.

Prevent is about stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting violent extremists. It aims to do this by:

  • Challenging violent extremist’s ideology and supporting mainstream voices.
  • Disrupting those who promote violent extremism and supporting the institutions where they are active.
  • Supporting Individuals who are being targeted and recruited to the cause of violent extremism.
  • Increasing the resilience of communities to violent extremism, and
  • Addressing the grievances that can be exploited.

Who do I contact?

Trust your instincts, all information is important.

If you wish to report suspicious activity contact Kent Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency, or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.


Further information

Home Office

Contact us

Community Safety Unit
1st Floor Invicta House
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XX

01622 221106

communitysafetyunit @kent.gov.uk