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<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The revised Prevent strategy, launched on 7 June 2011 has
three objectives: respond to the ideological challenge of terrorism; prevent people
from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they are given appropriate advice and support;
work with sectors and institutions where there are risks of radicalisation which we
need to address.<br><br>We refocused the Prevent strategy in 2011 so that we confront
the ideology behind extremism, and tackle non-violent extremism as well as violent
extremism. Following the recommendations made by the Prime Minister's Task Force on
Tackling Radicalisation and Extremism at the end of last year, the Government is now
implementing a raft of practical measures to further strengthen our approach across
a range of sectors including prisons, schools, universities and online.<br><br>Prevent
practitioners across the country work with Local Authorities and key partners, such
as the police and the Charity Commission, to provide targeted projects and outreach
work. <br><br>One of our initiatives, the Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP),
has been delivered to over 24,000 front-line public sector staff. This teaches front-line
staff who work in various sectors and institutions (such as in the education and health
sectors) how to recognise people who may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and how
to refer people who may need support to Channel.<br><br>We also have a multi-agency
programme, Channel, which supports and protects individuals who may be vulnerable
to being drawn into any form of terrorism.<br><br>In addition, my Department continues
to work with the Department of Education on long-term efforts on reducing the risk
of radicalisation in young people, particularly within the schools sector. Since June
2011, Prevent has committed £1.4 million to fund more than 50 projects in schools
and madrassahs across the country. This includes projects to teach young people about
the dangers of extremist online messaging, and interactive drama workshops that are
a safe environment in which to discuss tackling extremist ideology.</p><p> </p><p>
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