CLG Framework: Community Cohesion and the Prevention of Violent Extremism

The Framework says that one of the roles of dialogue and collaborative social action is the developing of resilience and a ‘whole community response’ to extremism in all its forms (page 20). FbRN UK agrees fully with this statement. However, there is a danger that the Preventing of Violent Extremism agenda may cut across and even undermine cohesion. The CLG publication Preventing Violent Extremism – Next Steps for Communities has a focus on one particular faith community. Other initiatives such as the Charity Commission Faiths and Civil Society Unit, similarly focus on one faith community.

Is this a practical way of dealing with a particular threat, or might it have unintended consequences?

Is there a better alternative?