terrorism definition terrorism is defined as:- the use or threat of action designed to influence any...

Terrorism Definition

• Terrorism is defined as:- "the use or threat of action designed to influence any Government or the general public, for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause."

(Terrorism Act 2000)

Types of Extremism

• International – Feb 2015 65 Groups• Extreme Right Wing- EDL, NW Infidels• Extreme Left Wing- Anti-Capitalist • Irish Related- 14 Republican & Loyalist• Domestic– Animal Rights, Anti-Fracking

Threat Levels

Critical – an attack is expected imminentlySevere – an attack is highly likelySubstantial – an attack is a strong possibilityModerate – an attack is possible but not likelyLow – an attack is unlikely

CONTEST

The Government’s Counter Terrorism Strategy

“The aim of CONTEST is to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas

from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with

confidence.”

CONTEST PREVENT

To stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The only long term solution!

PROTECT To strengthen our protection against a terrorist attack.

PREPARE To mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack.

PURSUE To stop terrorists attacks.

Channel• Multi agency approach to support vulnerable

individuals at risk of being radicalised

• They must have some kind of Engagement, Intent & capability

• It is Safeguarding - Early intervention & pre-criminal

Nicky Reilly told…Peer Mentor

College Teacher

Consultant Psychiatrist

GP

Mosque Imam

Head of Year

A & E Nurse

Learning Disability Advisor

Social Worker

Community Centre Manager

YOS Officer

Police Officer

Transport Manager Housing Officer

Connexions

Who would you tell?

CLUE’S!

• What would you do?

• Safeguarding issue?

• Channel referral?

Banners and Flags

Real IRA Britain First

English

Volunteer Force

National Action

sun Wheel and Celtic Cross

Blood Drop (Ku Klux Klan)

Boko Haram

Hezbollah

The Taliban

Islamic State

(IS/ISIL/Daesh)

UNIFORMS

It’s Safeguarding!

• IF you see something?

• IF you hear something?

• Please, Say something!