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05/03/2010
Suffolk Hate Crime Focus
Local authorities in Suffolk will join forces next week to bolster a racial harassment initiative in the county.
The current Suffolk Hate Crime service, which is run by the region's constabulary, will extend its remit to support not just those attacked because of their race, but those victimised over religion or belief, disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.
Police said the county-wide service will provide support, advice and signposting for those subjected to hate incidents. The service is co-managed between Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Constabulary.
Suffolk County Councillor, Terry Clements, and Assistant Portfolio Holder for Sport, Culture, Diversity, Health and Wellbeing said: "Responding to the needs of those that suffer hate crime cannot be achieved solely by one agency.
"This is why agencies such as Optua, Ipswich & Suffolk Council for Racial Equality, Age Concern, Suffolk Inter Faith Resource and Suffolk Gay & Lesbian Helpline are truly working together to ensure that those that need support get it."
The organisers hope the service will help tackle hate crime at its roots and will encourage community confidence to grow, particularly amongst vulnerable people.
"Further awareness-raising events are planned over the coming months in other parts of the county," said a Suffolk police spokeswoman.
"If someone is being victimised they or their family can call the team who will offer advice and practical support to the caller and where necessary will signpost them to officers who will support them through the criminal justice system," she added.
(PR/GK)
The current Suffolk Hate Crime service, which is run by the region's constabulary, will extend its remit to support not just those attacked because of their race, but those victimised over religion or belief, disability, age, gender or sexual orientation.
Police said the county-wide service will provide support, advice and signposting for those subjected to hate incidents. The service is co-managed between Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Constabulary.
Suffolk County Councillor, Terry Clements, and Assistant Portfolio Holder for Sport, Culture, Diversity, Health and Wellbeing said: "Responding to the needs of those that suffer hate crime cannot be achieved solely by one agency.
"This is why agencies such as Optua, Ipswich & Suffolk Council for Racial Equality, Age Concern, Suffolk Inter Faith Resource and Suffolk Gay & Lesbian Helpline are truly working together to ensure that those that need support get it."
The organisers hope the service will help tackle hate crime at its roots and will encourage community confidence to grow, particularly amongst vulnerable people.
"Further awareness-raising events are planned over the coming months in other parts of the county," said a Suffolk police spokeswoman.
"If someone is being victimised they or their family can call the team who will offer advice and practical support to the caller and where necessary will signpost them to officers who will support them through the criminal justice system," she added.
(PR/GK)
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