Leeds Launches Free Prevent Training Sessions for January 2026

New training opportunities aim to raise awareness on extremism and related issues

Leeds City Council has announced the availability of free Prevent training sessions for January 2026. These sessions are designed to support individuals and organisations in recognising and responding to signs of radicalisation and extremism.

Details of the January 2026 Prevent Training Offer

The training programme includes several courses, some of which are new or updated for this session. The courses available are:

• Prevent Awareness Training
• Online Radicalisation and Extremism Training
• Misogyny, the Manosphere and Incel Movement Training

All training sessions will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams, allowing participants to join from various locations. Attendance is free of charge.

Booking and Further Information

Those interested in participating or seeking more information can contact the Prevent team by email at prevent@leeds.gov.uk or by telephone on 0113 378 2914.

This initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to equip communities and professionals with the knowledge to identify and counteract extremism in its various forms.

Source: Doing Good Leeds