Young people needing mental health support in the UK mustn't be funnelled through Prevent.
A system designed for surveillance exposes people to widespread data sharing that can destroy opportunities.
With data potentially retained for 25 years after their 18th birthday, Prevent worsens the mental health crisis.
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ORG's report shows that children make up the majority of Prevent referrals in the UK.
This is not a safeguarding service. It criminalises a generation as being suspect of future wrongdoing.
It's time to scrap Prevent and invest in the support services that young people need to flourish in life.
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A new report by digital campaigners, Open Rights Group, has found that the data of people who are referred to the Prevent programme is being widely shared, and that data is being retained for years even when referrals are marked ‘no further action’.
Open Rights Group