Respond to the challenge of the threat of terrorism.
PREVENT people from being drawn into terrorism.
Work with sectors where risks of radicalisation exist.
Give the UK Government definition of British Values.

UK Home office funds PREVENT strategy, with 25 local authorities involved in engagement roles.

At the moment most of the government's efforts are going into preventing people from joining or supporting groups like 'Islamic State / ISIS or English Defence League etc.

The UK government prevent agenda hopes to tackle all forms of extremism behaviour mentioned.

They believe that a lot of terrorism comes not just from foreign nationals but also from terrorists born and bred in Britain.

It is therefore vital to prevent extreme behaviour by ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and has awareness of the key features radicalisation.

The main objectives of Prevent are :

Fight against the ideas of extremism and terrorism and the threats we face.
Prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and that they are given advice and support.
Work with at-risk people in at-risk areas of the country.

Prevent Duty Guidance - GOV.UK