Making a Prevent referral
If you're worried someone might be at risk of radicalisation, you can make a referral to Prevent.
How to make a referral
Use the Manchester National Prevent referral form.
What happens after you send a referral?
Once you send the form:
- Counter Terrorism Policing Northwest (CTPNW) checks for Prevent concerns.
- The Council checks for other safety concerns. We don’t wait for the police to finish before we act.
What could happen next?
There are three possible outcomes:
- Closed to Prevent - No action is needed. We may pass the concern to another service that can help.
- Managed by CTPNW - The police will take over if they think it’s not right for multi-agency support.
- Referred to Channel - The person will get help from different services working together.
Who can make a referral?
- Anyone can make a referral - you don’t have to be a professional.
- You don’t need permission from the person you're worried about.
- If they need help from Channel, they’ll be asked to agree to it.
If you are family member or a friend, visit the ACT Early website for advice and support.
Report a complaint about Prevent
If you think Prevent has been used in the wrong way, you can make a complaint.
The Standards and Compliance Unit (StaCU) looks into complaints. Anyone can use this form where you’re a member of the public or professional.
- Fill out the online form: Make a complaint about Prevent (GOV.UK).