PREVENT CALDERDALE

Introduction.

The Calderdale PREVENT Team are proud to introduce a range of projects that are FREE to access to all members of the PREVENT partnership and communities. Our projects focus on two separate issues:

Building resilience against the extremist narrative And Increase knowledge and awareness around how extremists target, groom and radicalise

individuals.

Please note that this list is not extensive of all of the PREVENT projects running in Calderdale. If you feel that there is something missing, then please feel free to contact the PREVENT team via prevent@calderdale.gov.uk as it may just be that the project that you are looking for is not on the list below. Before booking onto courses, please be aware of the following:

All courses/projects are FREE to access for any persons/groups. Eventbrite bookings include the date the courses are running via the links. Courses are available on a first come basis so please ensure that you book places promptly. Any professional development courses are for professionals working throughout the Local

Authority and therefore only one member of staff per team/organisation is permitted to attend, if you would like more than one member of staff to attend, then please email the PREVENT team via the details above for further discussion about your needs.

The PREVENT team are happy to assist in facilitating, designing and delivering any bespoke project work that you feel that you may require.

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Professional Training programmes.

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MY FORMER LIFE: TRAINER WHAT IS IT?

MY FORMER LIFE: TRAINER is a training programme and package for educators, building on the existing film and resource.

MY FORMER LIFE is a multimedia education resource based on a documentary about four former extremists. The film and accompanying resource explore the formers’ personal and political motivations for getting involved in violent conflict, the consequences of their actions, and their departure from a life of extremism. MY FORMER LIFE combines the exploration of real-life stories with interactive and participatory exercises designed to raise self-awareness. This approach empowers participants to internalise the learning and develop personal strategies to develop their skills in building awareness of and resistance to destructive ideologies.

WHO IS IT FOR? TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS from schools and colleges, or front line staff working with young people from one or many institution(s) at a time

Limited spaces available.

HOW DOES IT WORK? The Programme will be participatory in its nature enabling attendees to experience and explore the materials first hand, as is the way we invite young people to partake. Activities will include:

An introduction to the project and the film and resource;

An overview of the educational and pedagogical approach utilised within the resources;

Best practices for the delivery of the film and resource;

A practical run-through of various exercises and activities;

Safeguarding issues and answering difficult questions;

Feedback and evaluation

The sessions will also provide an opportunity to answer questions about the project, films and resources, and participants will also receive additional materials and guidance on how to successfully deliver the MY FORMER LIFE resources to young people.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: EXERCISES – interactive roleplay activities and problem solving games followed by

patient processing of analysing their own and others behaviour and thinking. MULTIMEDIA – using different multimedia to explore this topic.

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DIALOGUE – with each other, with their teachers, with Foundation facilitators, on controversial issues from prejudice and discrimination to violent extremism.

OBJECTIVES

CHALLENGE PREJUDICE CONSTRUCTIVELY – recognising the breeding ground for ideas that can lead to divided groups and communities; how to challenge and counter this in practice and through the curriculum.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION – learn techniques that can help to promote constructive confrontation of the issues rather than dodging the subject.

COUNTERING EXTREME IDEAS AND NARRATIVES – acquiring techniques and methods. MANAGING THE UNEXPECTED – conversations or incidents of challenging or concerning

behaviour that arise during the day-to-day. OPENING A DIALOGUE challenging prejudice constructively without just shutting

sensitive discussions down and developing ideas and content to help ‘counter’ and introduce alternatives to ways of thinking.

PLANNING FOR FUTURE DIALOGUE – building difficult conversations into curricula or sessions.

Booking instructions-to book onto this course, please follow the link below, only one booking allowed per organisation, if you would like more than one member of staff to attend, then please contact the Calderdale PREVENT team to discuss your needs.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-former-life-trainer-calderdale-tickets-33433691070

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-former-life-trainer-calderdale-tickets-33433696085

HOLDING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS –Short (half day course)

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TRAINING for Teachers and Frontline Professionals

WHAT IS IT?

A HALF-DAY workshop to build confidence and expertise around extremism, for teachers and frontline staff.

WHO’S IT FOR? TEACHERS AND FRONTLINE PROFESSIONALS from one or more organisations working with individuals, children and adults, from the community.

Limited places available.

HDC is for frontline professionals:

seeking to raise awareness and understanding about signs of vulnerability to extremism; who want to build confidence and experience in managing extreme behaviour as it

arises; who want to develop skills in holding difficult conversations about extremism and

conflict and build such activities into their regular working practice; with safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW’S IT WORK?

The half-day programme of learning covers these key points:

1. AWARENESS of the signs of vulnerability to radicalisation and what to do about them. 2. UNDERSTANDING of the triggers of extreme attitudes and behaviour and responses to them. 3. MANAGING THE UNEXPECTED conversations or incidents of challenging or concerning behaviour that arise during the day-to-day. 4. OPENING A DIALOGUE challenging prejudice constructively without shutting sensitive discussions down, and developing ideas and content to help ‘counter’ and introduce alternatives to ways of thinking. 5. PLANNING FOR FUTURE DIALOGUE – building difficult conversations into sessions.

The approach to learning involves HIGHLY INTERACTIVE group work and roleplaying exercises.

Participants will also learn from each other and NETWORK with colleagues.

If you would like to book onto this course, please follow the appropriate link below. In order to make the course effective, course delivery will be split into specialist areas of work as below:

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For the HDC course for Primary School staff, please book via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holding-difficult-conversations-calderdale-primary-years-tickets-33422631992

For the HDC course for School Governors (Primary and secondary),please book via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holding-difficult-conversations-calderdale-governors-tickets-33422960976

For the HDC course for secondary school staff, HE/FE staff, alternative provisions and staff working with young people in education aged 16 years plus , please book via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holding-difficult-conversations-calderdale-secondary-years-tickets-33422932892

For the HDC course for front line staff across the partnership agencies who work with children and young people, please book via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holding-difficult-conversations-calderdale-front-line-staff-childrens-services-tickets-33423018147

For the HDC course for front line staff from across the Partnership who work with adults, please book via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holding-difficult-conversations-calderdale-front-line-staff-adult-services-tickets-33426818514

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EXTREME DIALOGUE: TRAINERwww.extremedialogue.org

WHAT IS IT?

EXTREME DIALOGUE is a unique set of short films and education resources featuring the stories of real people impacted by violent extremism, which aims to help young people develop essential critical thinking skills in the face of the threat from violent extremist propaganda and recruitment.

The education resources (available via the project’s WEBSITE) provide tools for teachers, youth and community workers, helping them to open-up vital discussions with young people and communities.

WHO IS IT FOR?

TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS from schools and colleges and youth/front line staff, from one or many institution(s) at a time

Limited places available.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

FULL DAY WORKSHOP. The Programme will be participatory in its nature enabling attendees to experience and explore the materials first hand, as is the way we invite young people to partake. Activities will include:

An introduction to the project and the films and resources; An overview of the educational and pedagogical approach utilised within the resources;

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Best practices for the delivery of the films and resources; A practical run-through of various exercises and activities; Safeguarding issues and answering difficult questions; Feedback and evaluation

The sessions will also provide an opportunity to answer questions about the project, films and resources, and participants will also receive additional materials and guidance on how to successfully deliver the Extreme Dialogue resources to young people.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: EXERCISES – interactive roleplay activities and problem solving games followed by patient

processing of analysing their own and others behaviour and thinking. MULTIMEDIA – using different multimedia to explore this topic. DIALOGUE – with each other, with their teachers, with Foundation facilitators, on

controversial issues from prejudice and discrimination to violent extremism.

OBJECTIVES CHALLENGE PREJUDICE CONSTRUCTIVELY – recognising the breeding ground for ideas

that can lead to divided groups and communities; how to challenge and counter this in practice and through the curriculum.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION – learn techniques that can help to promote constructive confrontation of the issues rather than dodging the subject.

COUNTERING EXTREME IDEAS AND NARRATIVES – acquiring techniques and methods. MANAGING THE UNEXPECTED – conversations or incidents of challenging or concerning

behaviour that arise during the day-to-day. OPENING A DIALOGUE challenging prejudice constructively without just shutting

sensitive discussions down and developing ideas and content to help ‘counter’ and introduce alternatives to ways of thinking.

PLANNING FOR FUTURE DIALOGUE – building difficult conversations into curricula or sessions.

To book onto this project, please follow the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extreme-dialogue-trainer-calderdale-tickets-33617586105

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Facilitator introduces a personal journey of radicalisation and extremism that contains several key factors, life events and choices. The aim of this ‘story’ is to bring to light how vulnerability is preyed upon by various extremist narratives and how individuals can begin to be affected by the pull of such simple and black and white ways of looking at the world. With real life accounts of the factors that can push someone towards harmful means, participants are encouraged to think about:

Factors that can create vulnerability which can then be exploited by others How can an individual build resilience to vulnerability through seeking support The impact of mis-informed choices on life and personal development How to build critical thinking skills in order to stay safe from harmful narratives

Output (Part 2): The second part of the workshop lets participants work individually or in small groups on outlining lessons learnt from Part 1, and how to apply to them themselves individually and those around them. With help from the facilitator(s), the participants begin to see the patterns of behaviour change that can lead to radicalisation and how such issues can be addressed through reaching out and seeking support from appropriate sources. This usually takes the shape of a group discussion or mini-presentations on signposting concerns, supporting others and creating a safe space for trust. This session is facilitated with resources and questions/ prompts.

Suitable for frontline staff and those in contact with vulnerable people

Workshop sessions to be confirmed. To register your interest for this course, please contact the PREVENT team via

prevent@calderdale.gov.uk

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Community/School/Group based programmes

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A Creative Approach to the Prevent Duty & British Values

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND GROUPS (ADULTS

AND YOUNG PEOPLE) A new exhibition and workshop has been designed by the Peace Museum to explore themes

relating to the choices people make in times of conflict. 

During a guided tour of the exhibition, participants explore the core British Values through the story of two brothers during WW1, one of whom joined up and the other who became

a conscientious objector.

Together, we explore what influences our decisions, how to stand up for our rights, how propaganda works and discover those who joined up to serve their

country and those who spoke out for peace in times of conflict. 

Following the tour, a practical workshop with participants brings the topics into the present day, exploring the world today and how we can open up dialogues and respond to the threat of

extremism. 

Choices also has a range of resources for teachers to follow on this work across the curriculum, engaging students in relevant and thought provoking debate.

Choices has been delivered to thousands of young people and adults across the North. It is an innovative and creative approach to the delivery of the Prevent Duty  which has been identified

as a model of Best Practice by the Prevent team at the Home Office and is now being rolled out across the UK. Due to popular demand, the project is returning to Calderdale for its third year

The Peace Museum is delighted to be able to offer the Calderdale partnership free workshops for their students/groups/parents/governors. 

Sessions last 2 hours and are designed for one class size (approximately 30).To book your free workshop,

email choices@peacemuseum.org.uk

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FREE SESSIONS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS & GROUPS

A new session has been designed by the Peace Museum to explore the dangers posed by online grooming and radicalisation.

Due to popular demand, Safe Online is returning to Calderdale for a second year.

The session will:

Build awareness around strategies used by perpetrators

Raise understanding of techniques used to radicalise young people

Reduce vulnerability to manipulative content Recognise the signs of someone who may be

succumbing to grooming Give practical guidance on what to do if presented by

malicious content Signpost further support for those who may need it 

Using real life case studies, the session will explore how seemingly innocent online relationships can be a cover for more sinister motives through a range of media including Facebook, online gaming, texting and dating apps. 

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Delivered in your school or group context by an experienced facilitator, the session can be delivered to entire year groups or smaller groups. Sessions last between 60 & 90 mins (flexible depending on your time constraints)

Safe Online has been developed in partnership with the Calderdale Prevent Team. 

The Peace Museum has delivered Prevent work to thousands of young people, supporting schools, families and communities to work together to protect young people from harm. 

Their innovative Choices project has been identified as a model of Best Practice by the Prevent team at the Home Office and is now being rolled out across the UK.

The Peace Museum is delighted to be able to offer Calderdale schools and groups free workshops. 

To book your session, please visit: https://calderdale-safe-online-sessions.eventbrite.co.uk

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Effective DialogueDeveloping effective dialogue to promote alternative

narrativesWHAT IS IT? THINK+ EFFECTIVE DIALOGUE is a module of THINK+, an Alumni capacity building project, building upon on the THINK programme of learning.

This module aims to: Equip young people with the skills to challenge prejudice constructively, counter extreme

ideas and narratives, and promote alternative narratives amongst their peer groups Develop the skills to engage in effective dialogue with their peers about difficult

conversations relating to prejudice, discrimination and other divisive rhetoric Encourage young people to think critically and consequentially about narratives that

promote division and how they can engage safely and constructively with their peers on these issues

Empower young people to positively contribute and participate in these conversations

This module assumes an existing awareness of prejudices, discrimination and radicalisation leading to violent extremism.

WHO’S IT FOR? 14-19 YEAR-OLDS from any background; Key Stage 4 and above; Mixed ability groups from one year or several, from one school/sixth form or several. 12 TO 15 participants per group

THINK+ ONLINE is for young people… who have taken part in either THINK or another Foundation project such as MY FORMER LIFE part of a student council or student leadership initiatives; those with the potential to take a leading role in their peer groups or community; who’d benefit from further learning to develop effective messages to promote alternative

narratives.

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HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. HALF-DAY* (3 hour) WORKSHOP at school, youth group or sixth form

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

EXERCISES – interactive roleplay activities and problem solving games followed by patient processing of analysing their own and others behaviour and thinking.

MULTIMEDIA – exploring the different platforms where these difficult conversations take place and looking at how these mediums can be used in a manner to effect positive change.

DIALOGUE – with each other, with their teachers, with Foundation facilitators, on controversial issues from prejudice and discrimination to violent extremism.

OBJECTIVES

Thinking skills – critical and consequential cognitive life skills; the confidence and experience of thinking critically about one’s self and ‘the other’ as a participant in an online environment.

Conflict Management – the skills, confidence and capacity to manage and resolve personal and peer conflict that may arise in cyberspace. Beneficiaries acquire experience putting in to practice non-violent means of managing and resolving conflicts.

Effective facilitation & communication – the skills and knowledge to confidently engage in dialogue around contentious issues online. The ability to do so in a public space and with their peers.

Understanding Extremism – the power to recognise and challenge simplistic narratives, air grievances constructively, interrogate complex arguments and develop confidence in confronting persuasive and emotive rhetoric with autonomously generated alter-narratives.

Establishing a Network of Leaders – membership in a network of graduate peacebuilders; to foster cross- collaboration, exchange, and co-creation of ideas amongst young leaders.

To book onto this course, please contact the Calderdale PREVENT team via:

prevent@calderdale.gov.uk

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WHAT IS IT?

Small Steps for Peace is aimed at primary school children and their teachers, parents & school governors.

The project is based on the children’s story book ‘Good Can Come from Evil’ relating to the two boys killed in the Warrington bombing in 1993. It delivers a workshop for parents and teachers around conflict resolution followed by a number classroom sessions for the children to educate them as to how the impact of the boys’ story has resulted in the setting up of the Peace Centre in Warrington to promote non-violence.

WHO’S IT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, PARENTS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (KEY STAGE 2)

SMALL STEPS FOR PEACE will offer:

skills for dealing with any difficult conversations that may arise in the classroom provide a bank of resources for teachers on conflict resolution parents/teachers/young people will benefit a lot from learning how to deal with conflict

Its recommended that the school starts initially with Year 6 pupils before delivering it to the lower years.

HOW’S IT WORK?

The PROJECT for each group consists of: 1. HOLDING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND GOVERNORS 2. TWO ONE HOUR CLASSROOM SESSIONS WILL BE DELIVERED TO KEY STAGE 2 PUPILS USING RESOURCES DEVELOPED AROUND THE STORY OF THE WARRINGTON BOMBING 3. TEACHERS ARE LEFT WITH CLASSROOM RESOURCES TO CONTINUE CONFLICT RESOLUTION EDUCATION THROUGH THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

ACTIVITIES include: EXERCISES – activities will be used with both young people and adults to enhance their

understanding of conflict resolution. DIALOGUE – with each other, with their teachers, with Foundation facilitators, on

controversial issues from prejudice and discrimination. RESOURCES – ‘Good Can Come from Evil’ book will be given to all young people to

continue the conversations around violence, and peaceful conflict resolution.

Small Steps for Peace is a stepping stone for primary school young people to encourage positive relationships among peers. It will introduce ideas of conflict resolution at an early age.

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To register your interest for this course, please email the PREVENT team via prevent@calderdale.gov.uk

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‘BCreative’ (Create | Express | Develop)

Method: Creative Expression, Writing and Spoken Word /Performance Poetry

Themes: Reinforcement of the values of respect, tolerance and democracy / pluralism

Input (Part 1): Facilitator introduces the power of creative expression as a means to manage individual identity and everyday challenges found online and offline. With real (published) examples of creative expression and an explanation of the effect of language and emotion on social issues, the participants are encouraged to think creatively about:

Identity issues in the 21st Century (Social Media and Narratives of Hate) How to communicate effectively on sensitive subjects / challenge harmful ideas Techniques for using creativity to safeguard oneself or others from extremism

Output (Part 2): The second part of the workshop lets participants work individually or in small groups on creating / developing examples of micro-poetry, micro blogging, spoken word poetry and prose. With help from the facilitator(s), the participants begin to see the potential for personal development and sharing experiences through a positive and creative medium as opposed to using fear, ignorance and hate as tools for ‘venting’ personal issues, which are often the backdrop for turning to extremism.

Duration: 2-4 hours (tailored to meet delivery needs)

Suitability: Age range should ideally be between 16-19 and students ideally have an interest in being creative, but can also be suitable for students with creative talents in KS4. Also suitable for adults and can be delivered in a youth work setting.

Subjects and Areas Discussed:

Effective Communication in the Social Media Age Expressing Individuality What Does Being Creative Mean? Challenging Narratives of extremism and hate (Right-wing, Daesh and Others) Challenging Stereotypes and Negative Perceptions Effectively Performance/ Creative Expression can be a powerful and creative tool for change

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To register your interest for this course, please contact the PREVENT team via prevent@calderdale.gov.uk

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