THE GOT* PROJECT

*GETTING ON TOGETHER TRAINING PROGRAMME

FEBRUARY 14th 2011 9.30 – 3.45

 

·      Special Functions Room, New Scotland Yard, 8–10 Broadway, Westminster SW1H OBG. T.020 7230 1212

·      Tube station: St James’s Park (50 yards)

 

Overall aims:

 

To equip specialist school/community-link officers with the knowledge and skills to:

(i) address the distorted interpretation of the non-violent message of the Islamic faith 

(ii) referencing the wider social context of discontent within the UK and internationally.

(iii)As a corollary, to promote community cohesion through the safeguarding agenda and other routes

 

Objectives:

 

a) To consider whether we are a tolerant or intolerant society.

b) To outline the rise of radicalised Islam within the local, UK and international contexts specifically in respect of vulnerable individuals to AQ (al-Qaeda) inspired grooming.

c) To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding of the

 non-violent message of the Islamic faith, specifically in relation to

–      Ijazah

–      Tenets of the faith

–      Jihad

 

d) To provide opportunities for participants to develop the skills and confidence to progressively

 

(i) identify vulnerable individuals within the safeguarding umbrella

(ii) refer to supportive agencies