Safeguarding Against Violent Extremism: Local Authorities & Public Sector
For local authorities and organisations in the public sector the impact of violent extremism and radicalisation is an increasingly urgent element of standard safeguarding and institutional policy.
Through its combination of academic knowledge, practitioner experience and community connection, ConnectFutures has developed this course to increase understanding about the law, the path into and out of violent extremism, and the practical actions to help prevent and identify risk and vulnerability.
Here are some tips to help you make the best use of this course. We hope you enjoy the experience.
Check List
- Make sure you’ve set aside sufficient time to immerse yourself in the course
- The course will work on your different devices, and will save progress providing you have properly logged on and off
- Ensure your browser is functioning and up-to-date, with a good internet connection
- Switch your speakers on and/or have your headphones at the ready
- Avoid resting your cursor over film clips, so the play bar doesn’t cover up the screen
- When possible use the navigation buttons and menu options within the course. You can use your browser back button if you like, for example when you want to check a lesson whilst doing a quiz
Please note, there are 4 short quizzes over the course of the lessons. You will need to score 80% or more to complete the course and get your certificate!
