Last updated: 13 September 2023
Reporting a concern about an individual being radicalised, or becoming involved in and/or supporting extremism or terrorism
Who to contact if you have a concern?
If you have any concerns an individual is being radicalised, or becoming involved in and/or supporting extremism or terrorism, and would like some advice.
Contact the Waltham Forest Prevent Team
Concerns about a vulnerable child or young person
If you have a concern about a child or young person who may be vulnerable to support violent extremism, you should refer the case to the Waltham Forest Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
020 8496 2310
(020 8496 3000 for out of hours)
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Concerns about a vulnerable adult
If your concern is relating to a vulnerable adult, this can be reported to the Waltham Forest Safeguarding Adults team
Other organisations that offer help and support
- ACT Early – Prevent Safeguarding Campaign: For more information about the danger’s radicalisation, how to spot the signs and protect loved ones from extremism. If you are concerned that someone close to you is expressing extreme views or hatred ACT EARLY and call the national police Prevent advice line 0800 011 3764, in confidence, to share your concerns with their specially trained Prevent officers. The advice line is open 9am to 5pm every day. You might just save them.
- The Anti-terror Hotline: You can report suspicious activity or behaviour in strictest confidence by calling the Anti-Terror Hotline on 0800 789 321.
- Reporting online terrorist content: If you come across any online material promoting terrorism or extremism you can challenge and report it anonymously.Examples of material that may be of concern include:
- articles, images, speeches or videos that promote terrorism or encourage violence
- content encouraging people to commit acts of terrorism
- websites made by terrorist or extremist organisations
- videos of terrorist attacks
- iREPORTit: iReportIt is a smartphone app designed to make reporting online content to law enforcement quick, easy and secure. The app allows users to report online content anonymously.With iReportIt, it’s possible to report the following:
- Articles, images speeches, or videos that promote terrorism or encourage violence.
- Websites made by terrorist or extremist organisations.
- Video or terrorist attacks
Download the app today so you’ve got it when you need it.