Prevent in Newcastle

Prevent is a part of the Government's Counter Terrorism Strategy that aims to tackle the ideological causes of terrorism.  Prevent works with people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism or supporting terrorism.

If you are concerned about someone who may be at risk of becoming involved in terrorism and you wish to discuss your concerns then please get in touch with prevent@newcastle.gov.uk or if you wish to make a referral please complete Prevent referral form (select the ‘continue’ button)

In an emergency where your own or others' safety is at risk call 999.

What is Prevent?

1. About Prevent
2. Understand why Prevent is important to reduce terrorism
3. Spot the signs of radicalisation
4. What to do if you’re worried about someone
5. What happens when a person is referred to Prevent
6. Find out more about how Prevent works

Local Resources

1. Prevent - two minute guide.pdf
2. Prevent - bulletin 
3. Prevent - bulletin 2

For more information, please contact our Prevent team by emailing:

• Prevent@newcastle.gov.uk
• Prevent coordinator Joe Hogan
• Prevent education officer Gail Forbes
• Prevent engagement officer Sally Hamilton

Anti-Terrorist Hotline 

If you are concerned about a person who may do something to harm themselves and/or other people, you can call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism

You can report any illegal terrorist information, pictures, videos found on the internet through the Government's website:  https://www.gov.uk/report-terrorism

Useful links

ACT Early -  Counter Terrorism Policing safeguarding website 

www.actearly.uk