As part of a contract to offer support to victims of hate crime in Dudley we have planned an awareness training session for a number of staff and volunteers who will be involved in providing the service. However, we are offering the opportunity to external agencies including Third Party Reporting Centres who may have staff or volunteers who could do with attending this awareness training also.

Overall the training will provide participants with an introduction to some of the critical issues involve in identifying and supporting people affected by Hate crime and the impact Hate crime has on people’s lives. The awareness session will consider impact of current legislation and high profile cases. The training delivered by Stop Hate UK will draw upon participants’  own experiences and organisational procedures. Facilitator course notes will be provided and each participants will be required to complete session evaluation forms and on conclusion of the session be provided with a certificate of attendance.

The training sessions will be held on:-

Friday 18 March 2016  9.30-12.30pm

Friday 18 March 1-4pm

Tuesday 22 March 2016 9.30-12.30pm

Tuesday 22 March 2016 1-4pm

Venue: Saltwells Education Centre, Bowling Green Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9LY.

Places are limited to 30 delegates per sessions,  if you are interested in attending, please could supervisors forward nominations with preferred sessions to myself by Monday 7 March 2016.

Sarah Nixon 30063

West Midlands Police

Crime Reduction and Vulnerability Officer

Partnerships Team, Dudley LPU

Contact number:- 8513094

Email: s.nixon@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk