The Prevent duty

The aim of Prevent is to stop people:

• becoming terrorists
• supporting terrorism

Prevent also supports the rehabilitation and disengagement of anybody who is already involved in terrorism.

View the Prevent duty guidance: England and Wales (2023)

Download our no platform policy

How to make a Prevent referral

Download the Birmingham Prevent referral flowchart

Download the national Prevent referral form

Prevent training

You can access training courses on:

• the Prevent duty
• the threat from terrorism and extremism in the UK
• how to support people at risk of radicalisation

Find out more about Prevent duty training courses on the government website

If you have any questions about Prevent, email prevent@birmingham.gov.uk

Page last updated: 30 June 2026