Prevent
Help prevent terrorism and extremism and save lives
If you are concerned that someone is at risk of getting involved in terrorism report your concerns. You can help us prevent terrorism and save lives.
There is no single type of person likely to become involved in terrorism or extremism and the process of radicalisation is different for every individual.
How to report concerns
- In an emergency - 999 and ask for Police.
- Police Scotland - 101
- ACT Early Support Line - 0800 011 3764
- Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321
- Midlothian Council Prevent Single Point of Contact - PreventSPOC@midlothian.gov.uk, 0131 271 3803 or 0131 271 3597
- If you are in education, talk to a member of staff at your school or college
- Download the National Prevent Referral form
Your concern will be handled in confidence by professionals who are trained in public protection.
What happens next?
If you have contacted Midlothian Council's single point of contact they will make enquiries based on the information you supply, and this will inform what needs to happen next. They may hold a meeting of the confidential Prevent Multi Agency Panel.
This panel can help people make positive choices about their lives to divert them from negative extremist influence and potential criminality. This group aims to provide:
- early intervention measures that support people who are at risk of radicalisation
- practical support tailored to the needs of the individual.
Prevent strategy
The strategy aims to reduce the threat to the UK from terrorism, by stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.