Constructing a 'New' Prevent Policy: moving beyond the securitisation of communities

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Prevent was a policy that sought to deter domestic terrorism, but it has instead soiled community relations because of the shift away from community cohesion towards a securitisation of communities. It has disproportionately targeted Muslim communities, who have systematically been surveilled through the public sector (schools, universities, NHS) in an attempt to prevent pre-crime. Instead, as outlined, what is needed is a new policy which is based on a holistic understanding of security, addressing the broader and interconnected reasons for individuals becoming involved in terrorism. As shown here, a renewed policy focused on schools, youth services and community cohesion would greatly contribute to tackling this problem while reversing the severe negative impact of the previous Prevent policy.

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