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Radicalisation resources

See a list of resources, organisations and helplines that you can use to help support your child and deal with any concerns you may have about extremism and radicalisation.

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Useful resources

Here are a number or organisations and helpline that can offer one-to-one support for you and your child.

  • GOV.UK – Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism
  • GOV.UK – Anti-terrorist hotline to report suspicious activity – 0800 789 321
  • Childline – For any worries a child may have
  • MAVUK – Mothers against Violence offers support for children at risk or involved in gun, gang and/or knife crime
  • MYH – Muslim Youth Helpline – 0808 808 2008

Here are sites where you can report suspicious activity or material promoting terrorism or extremism.

  • KOOTH.com – Online mental wellbeing community
  • ACT – Report suspicious activity
  • The Mix – Support service for young people under 25

Here is a list of organisations where you can learn more about how to protect your child from extremist influences.

  • ACT – Spotting early signs of radicalisation, call the national police Prevent advice helpline at 0800 011 37641, open from 9am-5pm every day, for quick advice
  • Counter Terrorism Policing – Advice for young people
  • JAN Trust – Provides services to hard to reach communities
  • Educate Against Hate – Practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation
  • Family Matters – Support vulnerable families and individuals

Should your child need support, counselling or mentoring to cope then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.

If you’re a teacher, these resources are available to help teach this difficult topic to children and young people.