GOL has been working with London boroughs to create a positive step towards
encouraging greater political engagement on the Prevent agenda and a shared
responsibility to tackling violent extremism. As Councillors are key
representatives of their communities and hold the power to drive forward
policy in a meaningful and productive way, their involvement is
vital. Through their relationship with communities they can provide
wider understanding and further engagement, which is paramount to the
success of Prevent.
PEP Talk was designed to help Councillors by providing an interactive,
visual tool aimed at increasing awareness of Prevent, provide relevant
information, open up dialogue and share good practice. PEP Talk
includes interviews with Councillors across London, capturing a range of
perspectives and approaches on the delivery of the agenda and includes a
speech by Minister for London, Tessa Jowell. So far the response has
been positive, and it is largely thanks to GOLs partnership with colleagues
in the local authorities and wider partnership network, that GOL has been
able to deliver the important message of improving political engagement on
Prevent.
