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If you are worried that someone you know may be being radicalised, call the National Police Prevent advice line in confidence: 0800 011 3764
If you believe you have heard or seen something suspicious that could help identify a terrorist threat anywhere in the UK, , call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321.
if you suspect an immediate danger, whether it’s suspicious behaviour, a package or a vehicle, move away and call 999 now.
Resilience in Unity
At Resilience in Unity, we seek to amplify the testimonies of people affected by terrorism - whether that is those who have been impacted first hand by an attack, such as those injured or bereaved, or those who were at risk of committing an act of terrorism through radicalisation, but who were fortunately deradicalised before they could proceed too far into that extremist world. On our website we have prepared a range of resources, lesson plans, and recorded testimonies, and these will be updated periodically. If you wish to book us for an in-person talk or workshop, please get in touch.
Votes for Schools
Votes for Schools provides weekly lesson, tutor, and assembly plans for Primary, Secondary, and College Education addressing SMSC, British Values, and Prevent, created by teachers. They work with 810 schools across the country; head over to their “free downloads” page via the button below for some examples of their packages, including modules of varying length for all education levels on Racism, British Values, and Prevent – created with testimonies from victims of terrorism.
LGFL Talking to Children About Terrorism
Produced after the Westminster Bridge attack, this short article by the London Grid for Learning provides brief guidance to teachers, parents, and guardians on how to reassure children and build resilience against radicalisation. Given the high chance that young people will be exposed to these issues via media reporting, even if not directly affected, this is a good five minute read to start.
NSPCC Protecting Children from Radicalisation
This NSPCC article provides some really useful guidance for anyone worried that a child may be a risk from radicalisation. Their page provides advice, whether you are a parent or teacher, on potential warning signs and how to talk about terrorism with your children or answer any questions they may have, including a video giving examples of how three parents approached the issue following the November Attacks in Paris, 2015.
UNESCO A Teachers’ Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism
This detailed 47 page report is a good place to commence further reading on extremism and radicalisation risks, managing classroom discussions, and how to approach key messaging to ensure students are informed and also resilient against any efforts to radicalise. The report was produced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2016, but much of its contents remain relevant today.
Extreme Dialogue
Extreme Dialogue is a series of seven hard-hitting films produced by the think tank, Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The films record the stories of a range of individuals including a former member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, a mother whose son was killed in Syria fighting for ISIS, and a former member of the Canadian extreme far-right. The videos are accompanied by educational resources for classrooms to debate and discuss these controversial and sensitive issues.
Counter Extremism Project
CEP is a non-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed to combat the growing threat from extremist ideologies. They have assembled an extensive database of research and analysis, expose terrorist financing, and produce advanced reports into specific movements or issues within counterterrorism. Their work primarily addresses Islamist extremist groups but there is also resources relating to other groups such as Golden Dawn and the Ku Klux Klan.