Leeds City Council is hosting Prevent Awareness Week 2026, taking place from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 February 2026.
The week will offer a programme of free learning and training sessions focused on key areas of the Prevent agenda. Sessions are aimed at colleagues working in Leeds across the statutory and third sectors, including education, and will be particularly relevant for those working on the frontline.
Most sessions will be delivered online, with a small number of in-person sessions clearly identified in the programme.
What the week will cover
Across the four days, sessions will explore a range of topics, including:
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Prevent awareness and the local threat picture
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When and how to make Prevent referrals
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Online radicalisation and extremism
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Antisemitism and extremism
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Anti-Muslim hatred
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The manosphere and incel movement
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Nihilistic violent subcultures
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Radicalisation risks for neurodiverse young people
Training will be delivered by Leeds Prevent alongside a range of specialist partners, including Community Safety Trust, Tell MAMA, Deflect + Protect and others.
Who the sessions are for
The training is open to:
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Colleagues working in statutory services
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Third sector and VCSE organisations
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Education settings
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Anyone in a frontline role working with communities in Leeds
Booking and registration
Places are limited, so advance registration is required.
You can view the full programme and book onto individual sessions via the link below:
Complete Prevent Awareness Week 2026
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When booking, please ensure you provide:
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Your name
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Work email address
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Organisation details
Further information
If you have any questions about Prevent Awareness Week 2026, you can contact the Leeds Prevent team:
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Telephone: 0113 535 0810
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Email: [email protected]
Click here to view full progamme PDF
