prevent radicalisation - basic prevent awareness

Question 1

define the different terror threat levels of critical, severe, substantial, moderate, low

Answer 1

1. critical (imminent attack)
2. severe (highly likely)
3. substantial ( strong possibility)
4. moderate (possible but not likely)
5. low (unlikely)

Question 2

define terrorism

Answer 2

an action that endangers or causes serious violence to a person/people; causes serious damage to property; or seriously interferes or disrupts an electronic system. The use or threat must be designed to influence the government or to intimidate the public and is made for the purpose of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause”

Question 3

define radicalisation

Answer 3

process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.

Question 4

define extremism

Answer 4

vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We also include in our definition of extremism calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas.

Question 5

define vulnerability

Answer 5

condition of being capable of being injured; difficult to defend; or open to moral or ideological attack

Question 6

what is prevent?

Answer 6

Prevent is part of the British government programme (CONTEST) for tackling terrorism

Question 7

what are the 4 key work streams of CONTEST?

Answer 7

• pursue (stop terrorist attack happening)
• prevent ( safeguarding and supporting those at risk of radicalisation)
• protect (strengthen protection against terrorist attack)
• prepare ( migrate impact of terrorist attack)

Question 8

People who commit terrorist acts don’t start off as terrorists. They often start off as vulnerable people who are exploited by terrorist groups or influenced by terrorist propaganda.

Question 9

Prevent is about identifying people who are vulnerable or susceptible to being exploited or ‘groomed’ or ‘radicalised’ by a terrorist organisation or its propaganda, but BEFORE they actually get involved in such organisations or commit any terrorist act.

Question 10

what are 4 main ways of getting radicalised

Answer 10

• offering friendship
• vulnerabilities
• group of people
• influence
• age

Question 10

Prevent takes a ‘Safeguarding’ approach to such people, and tries to help them to choose a different path, offering them mentoring, or access to services and support tailored to their needs.

Question 11

what are 3 vulnerabilities terrorists target

Answer 11

• personal, mental and life issues
• external influences
• criminality

Question 12

what 3 things can help tell if one is getting groomed

Answer 12

• change in appearance
• change in views and interests
• change in behaviour

Question 13

what are channel panels

Answer 13

Channel panels [2] are a multi-agency process that support and assess the vulnerability of individuals at risk of radicalisation and provide the most appropriate support plan tailored to their needs

Question 14

what is the assessment criteria of the channel panel

Answer 14

• engagement with group, cause or ideology
• intent to cause harm
• capability to cause harm

Question 15

Participation is entirely voluntary. Support offered will vary according to the nature and extent of the vulnerability that has been identified by the panel; this may include targeted interventions (including faith guidance, counselling or diversionary activities) or by providing access to specific services such as health or education