How does the UK government define Radicalisation?

Table of Contents:

1. How does the UK government define Radicalisation?
2. What is the vulnerability assessment framework?
3. What framework is used to help local authorities identify if someone is truly at risk?
4. What does the channel vulnerability assessment framework look at?
5. What does the CARE Act state?
6. What are the 3 step guide for raising concerns about an individual who may be vulnerable to Radicalisation?
7. What is the intervention process for an individual at risk of Radicalisation?
8. Which Organisations need to comply with the Prevent duty?

How does the UK government define Radicalisation?

The government's Prevent Duty Guidance defines radicalisation as "the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups".

What is the vulnerability assessment framework?

Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) Vulnerability may result from an environmental or an individual's circumstance or a person's behaviour indicating that there may be a risk to that person or another. Those who come to the notice of the police as vulnerable will require an appropriate response.

What framework is used to help local authorities identify if someone is truly at risk?

These are drawn from the publicly available Channel Vulnerability Assessment Framework – used to help local authorities identify if someone is truly at risk.

What does the channel vulnerability assessment framework look at?

Channel assesses vulnerability using a consistently applied vulnerability assessment framework built around three criteria. The three criteria are: a. Engagement with a group, cause or ideology; b. Intent to cause harm; and c.

What does the CARE Act state?

The Care Act aims to ensure the wellbeing of people in need of care and support services. It also aims to bring about the personalisation of care services, putting the person at the centre of the process.

What are the 3 step guide for raising concerns about an individual who may be vulnerable to Radicalisation?

The 3 key stages of Channel are: to identify individuals at risk of being drawn into terrorism; to assess the nature and extent of that risk; and. to develop the most appropriate support plan for the individuals concerned.

What is the intervention process for an individual at risk of Radicalisation?

Channel is an early intervention process which identifies those most at risk of radicalisation, and refers them for assessment by a multi-agency panel which considers how best to safeguard them and support their vulnerability through a support package tailored to individual needs.

Which Organisations need to comply with the Prevent duty?

Who needs to comply with the Prevent duty?

• Further Education colleges.
• 6th form colleges.
• Independent Learning Providers.
• Independent Specialist Colleges.
• Adult and Community Learning.
• Private colleges and training organisations. *