Radicalisation and Terrorism inc Prevent

Course overview

This course is designed to provide an awareness and understanding of radicalisation. Preventing radicalism and extremism is a hugely important topic to be aware of when working in frontline sectors. Especially for those in contact with potentially vulnerable adults and children. Awareness of radicalisation, the techniques and signs can allow you to help people in need of support of guidance which could, in turn, save their life. Knowledge on National Strategy will be gained including what the Prevent duty is, how to demonstrate compliance with the duty, how to appropriately respond and how to make a referral.

Aims and objectives

• Define Radicalisation and provide relevant terminology
• Give a background into the subject leading to current issues
• Discuss National Strategies, mainly focusing on CONTEST
• Highlight traits of people who radicalise and who they do it to
• Explore the reasons why people become more radicalised and the signs of this
• Discuss terrorist and radical groups in the UK
• Involve theory related to Radicalisation and Terrorism