Counter-extremism professionals, like Dame Sara Khan, face backlash and lack support in their crucial work to combat extremism targeting individuals like women and minority groups.

Michael Gove, known for his stance against Islamist extremism, introduced government policies to address extremism, noting a surge post-terror attacks.

The text discusses the urgency of implementing the recommendations from Sir William Shawcross' Independent Review of Prevent, a significant report on counter-extremism efforts published by the Home Office in February 2023.