In July 2015, the British government made significant changes to the existing Prevent program, an early intervention, de-radicalization, and education scheme designed to reduce the number of people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. This paper provides insight into the inner workings of Prevent. Specifically, it focuses on the different components of Channel, a multi-agency panel that handles referrals of and develops support packages for young people deemed at-risk of radicalization.
Countering Extremism: Learning from the United Kingdom Model
October 1, 2015