Children's commissioner warns Prevent programme unsuitable for violence-fixated children
The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has warned that an increasing number of children being referred to the government's Prevent counter-terrorism program are not actually suitable candidates for the initiative. She argues that these children, who may be fixated with violence, require alternative support and help rather than counter-terror intervention. The commissioner's comments suggest the Prevent program may be misdirecting resources away from children who need different types of assistance.
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Prevent not helping children fixated with violence, children's commissioner says
The UK Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has warned that the government's counter-terror Prevent programme is receiving referrals of increasing numbers of children who are not appropriate candidates for the scheme. She argues that these children require alternative support rather than counter-terror intervention, highlighting concerns about the programme's effectiveness and suitability for young people.
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