Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies. This powerful video illustrates the impact radicalisation can have on families when someone they love is radicalised.
Report your concerns
If you are concerned about someone’s activities or behaviour, you can call the Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321 (it is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week).
If you have seen a person acting suspiciously, or if you see a vehicle, unattended package or bag which might be a threat, immediately move away and call 999.
You can report illegal or harmful information, pictures or videos you have found on the internet anonymously to the Home Office.
If you are concerned about someone becoming radicalised in your community, please contact the local police by dialling 101 and ask for the PREVENT team.
Free ACT awareness e-learning
An award-winning counter terrorism (CT) online training course is now available to the public. Please consider signing up to become a 'CT Citizen' to help protect the UK.
The ACT awareness e-learning has been devised by counter terrorism officers and security experts to enable you to learn how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and understand what to do in the event of a major incident.
The course consists of seven interactive modules that each take a few minutes to complete. You can pause and re-join at any time. It takes just 45 minutes to complete.
Register for the ACT Awareness e-learning course
Useful links
The following websites also provide further information and advice about counter terrorism and radicalisation.
- ACT Early provides practical help and guidance to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
- ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) is the counter terrorism policing website where you can report suspicious activity.
- Educate Against Hate includes material for primary and secondary aged children.