The Prevent Guy
Providing a counter-narrative through education and training
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"This is one of the most relevant sessions I have been part of at school. It's made me think very differently about my views and how they might impact other people. Thanks David"
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"I thought the session was really powerful and showed how life can be really hard and challenging, especially when there are so many extreme views. David delivered it such a safe and calm way but it was so engaging".
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"It wasn't always easy to listen to because of the seriousness of the content but it was so important to hear it. It really made me think about things I had never considered and I'm so glad I was in the session".
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"This session was so beneficial especially when in the modern world, extreme views become so accepted and normalised. David challenged me to think and reflect about some very important messages."
About me
I’m the Prevent Guy. I work with schools, colleges, and education settings that want young people to be stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to deal with the world around them. I deliver assemblies, workshops and staff training. I also speak at conference as well as other speaking engagements across the UK.​​
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Before doing this work independently, I spent several years with the UK Home Office as a Regional Prevent Lead. That meant mentoring those individuals at risk of radicalisation, supporting frontline staff, providing training to education leads and advising on policies, procedures and risk assessment.
Something I have always been passionate about is my work with young people. I have delivered assemblies and workshops to over 1 million young people and 40,000 professionals across the UK.
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I didn’t come into this from a theory-only background. I’ve spent most of my career working hands-on in social care and intervention roles — from youth work and family support to harmful sexual behaviour services and residential care. That experience shapes how I train today: practical, realistic, and grounded in what actually happens on the frontline.
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Now, I help education settings move beyond box-ticking and fear-based training. My sessions focus on building confidence, critical thinking, and resilience in young people, while giving staff clear, usable tools they can apply straight away.
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I keep things honest, relatable, and real. No jargon. No scare stories. Just meaningful conversations, real-life examples, and training that people actually remember.
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