Incel culture and violent misogyny pose a growing threat to society, particularly impacting vulnerable individuals and women. Yet, these issues have not received the attention they deserve in national safeguarding and extremism policies. By officially recognizing incel culture as a risk within the Home Office's PREVENT guidance, we can take a significant step towards mitigating the dangers it presents.

We're raising angry boys who will become angry men, which makes for an angry world. 

Incels, or involuntary celibates, often harbor deeply ingrained misogynistic beliefs that can manifest in violent acts, whether through supporting mass violence or engaging in gender-based harassment. The tragic events in Plymouth in August 2021, where five individuals lost their lives, exemplify the urgent need to address the radicalization pathways influenced by incel ideologies.

The Home Office's PREVENT strategy plays a vital role in identifying individuals at risk of radicalisation and extremism. However, without the explicit inclusion of incel-related harms, our national strategies remain incomplete and risk failing those they are meant to protect. Adding incel culture to the PREVENT guidance would enable practitioners to better identify, support, and intervene with those at risk of adopting or being harmed by these dangerous ideologies.

Countries like Canada and the United States have already begun to recognise the threat posed by incel culture, with law enforcement and policymakers taking decisive actions to combat its spread. The UK must follow suit to ensure public safety and uphold its commitment to combatting extremism and safeguarding communities.

Education and awareness are fundamental. By incorporating incel culture and violent misogyny into training for teachers, law enforcement, and social workers, we can dismantle these harmful beliefs before they escalate into violence.

Without a clear safeguarding route, these young people often go under the radar for months or even years, with harmful beliefs becoming increasingly entrenched until something serious finally happens.

Join me in urging the Home Office to update the PREVENT guidance to include incel culture and violent misogyny as distinct safeguarding and extremism risks. Together, we can drive positive change and enhance the safety and well-being of our communities. 

Sign this petition to ensure early intervention is possible — before misogynistic radicalisation escalates into real-world harm.