Guidance On Preventing Violent Extremism

The Government has published updated guidance for universities and higher education institutions on promoting shared values and preventing violent extremism on campuses.

The guidance, published today, highlights five key areas, offering practical advice and issues for staff and students to consider. These are:

• Promoting and reinforcing shared values: creating space for free and open debate; and listening to and supporting mainstream voices;
• Breaking down segregation: supporting inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue and engaging all students in playing a full and active role in wider engagement with society;
• Ensuring student safety and that campuses are free from bullying, harassment and intimidation;
• Providing support to vulnerable students and offering appropriate advice, guidance and sources of support to all staff and students;
• Ensuring staff and students are aware of their roles in preventing violent extremism

A copy of the guidance can be downloaded from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills website. Similar guidance aimed at FE Colleges will be released for consultation soon.