Signs to look out for
Radicalisation is a process and can vary greatly between individuals. Every individual is unique and there is no specific timeframe within which the radicalisation process progresses.
The radicalisation process may lead to a number of observable behaviours being displayed by a vulnerable individual:
- Depressed
- Withdrawn
- Change of routine
- Social isolation
- Inappropriate questions
- Absenteeism
- Change in language
- New circle of friends
- Intolerance
- Fixation on a subject
This is not an exhaustive list and any number of these behaviours being observed may be indicative of another safeguarding concern, not only terrorism.
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:
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.
Other ways to report concerns
Anti-Terrorist Hotline : 0800 789 321 Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111
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.
To report concerns to the Police:
Report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet. Your report will be treated anonymously:
Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism
Protect UK provides business and the public with counter terrorism support and guidance to effectively protect and prepare
The ACT Early Support Line – 0800 011 3764
The Act Early Support Line is aimed at friends and family members who are concerned that their loved ones are vulnerable to, or being drawn into, radicalisation. It is for friends and family or others for whom no other referral pathway exists – statutory partners should continue to use existing established referral pathways and not the Act Early Support Line.
Callers to the Act Early Support Line can make a referral or receive further support and guidance regarding their concerns. More information is available here: