Protecting Communities

The current threat from terrorism in the United Kingdom can involve the exploitation of vulnerable people; including children, young people and vulnerable adults.

 

This one day Safeguarding individual’s vulnerable to violent extremism training program, is designed to equip staff working within the public, private and third sectors, to gain a greater understanding of the various factors that may influence an individual towards violent extremism.

 

There is no single profile of a potential terrorist but terrorist groups sometimes try to recruit people who are susceptible to radicalisation or already vulnerable in some why. This can happen in person or over the internet. Recognising the symptoms and taking action helps to safeguard the individual and those around them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Safeguarding individuals vulnerable to violent extremism awareness training program is designed to provide a clear framework for all professionals working with children and adults for whom there is a concerns that they may be at risk of becoming involved in violent extremist activity.

 

 

Learning Objectives

 

• An understanding of the Prevent agenda (UK Governments Counter Terrorism strategy) 
   

• Recognise various methods used by extremist and terrorist groups to radicalise vulnerable individuals; the internet, social media, imagery, language, narratives, demonstrations and personal contact
   

• Appreciate why certain individuals are more susceptible than others to radical and extreme views
   

• The ability to use your existing expertise and professional judgement to recognise potentially vulnerable individuals and know when an intervention may be necessary to support them
   

• Knowledge of when, how and where to refer concerns about vulnerable individuals

 

The session will explore various forms of extremism including the extreme far right, Islamist and lone actor.

 

 

Training Delivery

 

Through the use of various workshops, training will assist attendees consider many factors in order to develop an understanding of this issue. Attendees will also reflect upon those factors that build resilience and protect individuals.