The Racial Harassment Forum (formerly known as
the Mutli-Agency Forum Against Racial Harassment) was established
with the overall aim:
"To develop and implement a multi-agency approach to tackle racial
harassment in Suffolk"
Its objectives are:-
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To challenge racism amongst young people and
the wider community, promoting inclusive and cohesive commmunities
that value diversity.
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To encourage victims of racial harassment and
violence to report incidents.
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To provide advice, support and advocacy to all
victims reporting incidents of racial harassment and
violence.
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To coordinate action against perpetrators
though partnership working.
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To monitor and record all incidents of racial
harassemnt and the roles and work of groups and agencies across the
country , ensuring that quarterly fact sheets are available on
line.
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To measure performance against satisfaction
levels of service users. Identifying, implementing and
publicising good practice across the county.
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To undertake a full Equality Impact
Assessemnt on policies which cover racial harassment work within
the county and to consider a broader hate crime
remit.
If you would like to view the complete
Action Plan please use the following
link
Racial Harassment Forum Action Plan 2007
-2008