Report Concerns

What are the signs to look for that someone is being radicalised?

There is no ONE SIZE FITS ALL answer to this. Every person is different. People of any AGE, of any (or no) FAITH, ETHNICITY, or BACKGROUND can be vulnerable.

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS can include:

– Associating with those who hold extremist views
– A sense of grievance or injustice
– Desire for political change
– Beginning to express extreme political or radical views
– Changing friends or spending excess time alone or on the internet
– Mental health issues
– Undergoing a period or transition or disruption in life

Many of these are the same factors that make an individual vulnerable to other harmful influences too

Why should I share my concerns?

By sharing your concerns you can ensure the right support is put into place to help an individual at risk of radicalisation. Doing so can prevent them becoming involved in potentially violent activities, long before any criminal activity occurs.

Prevent is about safeguarding ourselves, our families and our communities.

Report Concerns

Click on the link below to find the different ways to report concerns including through the National Referral Form:

websiteHow to Report Concerns

What will happen after I report my concerns?

An assessment would be made to consider if the individual is vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism or supporting terrorist related activity. Relevant and appropriate support mechanisms would be offered to the individual in order to keep them, families, friends and communities safe.

Support from the Channel Panel programme may be offered to the individual. This is a multi-agency safeguarding process which works to protect vulnerable people from being drawn into terrorism by considering the best way to support individuals, put plans in place and try to draw them away from extremism.

 Who can I contact to discuss my concerns?

You can discuss your concerns with your local Safeguarding Team. The numbers for your area are listed below:

Portsmouth

Children:          0845 6710271
Adults:             02392 688613

Southampton

Children:          02380 833336
Adults:             02380 833303 

Isle of Wight

Children:          01983 814545
Adults:             01983814980

Hampshire

Children:          0300 555 1384
Adults:             0300 5551386 

Information and advice is also available from:

Anti-Terrorist Hotline: 0800 789321
Crime Stoppers: 0800 555111

Remember, if you suspect terrorism or violent extremism is being promoted or related activity is taking place contact the police on 101 or in an emergency call 999