The intervention process for vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalisation is commonly called the Person-Centred Approach to Radicalisation (PGA) or, in the UK context, the Prevent programme with its specialist support scheme called Channel.
Person-Centred Approach to Radicalisation (PGA)
- This approach focuses on individuals who may pose a (violent) threat due to radicalisation, aiming to prevent further radicalisation or enable reintegration.
- It involves multidisciplinary case consultations where local authorities, police, and other partners share information and coordinate interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
- Interventions address factors like willingness to use violence, social networks, ideology, identity, self-reliance, and practical matters such as housing or finances.
- Interventions can be voluntary or enforced, focusing on care, education, employment, and disengagement from extremist networks.
- The approach includes both preventive and repressive measures, coordinated through integrated action plans
Prevent and Channel (UK)
- Prevent is a UK government programme that supports people at risk of radicalisation to keep them and others safe.
- Referrals to Prevent are assessed by local police and a panel of experts including local authorities, social services, education, and health professionals.
- If a person is deemed at risk, they may be invited to join Channel , a voluntary, confidential early intervention programme.
- Channel offers tailored support such as mentoring, mental health counselling, education and career development, and online safety training for families.
- Participation in Channel is voluntary and does not result in a criminal record or affect future prospects.
- If Channel is not appropriate, other safeguarding services may be offered instead
In summary, the intervention process is a multi-agency, tailored approach designed to safeguard vulnerable individuals through early identification, coordinated support, and, where necessary, legal measures. It is known as the Person-Centred Approach (PGA) in some countries and the Prevent/Channel process in the UK.
