Hate Crime Awareness Week 9th to 16th October 2021
Below is an overview of what events will be occurring each day:
Monday 11th October 2021
Key speaker launch followed by an input from David Dove from Durham Constabulary on the launch of the new Hate Crime Support & Report Centre in Darlington.
Speakers: Durham Constabulary Chief Constable Jo Farrell & Durham Police & Crime Commissioner Joy Allen
Tuesday 12th October 2021
What happens when you report a hate crime? What are your options? What training do Police officers receive? How does an investigation proceed?
Speakers: Insp Siobhan Jones, Durham Constabulary
Wednesday 13th October 2021
Criminal Justice System. How does your experience then translate into an offence going through the various stages to court.
Speakers: Veronica Jordan, Senior Crown Prosecutor CPS North East
Thursday 14th October 2021
What support is available to victims of hate crime, whether or not they choose to pursue a prosecution?
Speakers: Mark Warcup, Victim Care and Advice Service & Benjamin Scott, Cohesion Officer Durham Constabulary
Friday 15th October 2021
Summary of the week and then identifying any gaps in current provision/system including Q&A.
Speakers: Andrew Allison, Darlington Borough Council
These events will run virtually on Microsoft Teams, so you’ll need to provide an email address and the event(s) / time(s) you would like to attend to receive an email invite and links to the sessions.
Each daily session will go out in the morning and afternoon, starting at 10:00 & 13:00 respectively and last for approx. one hour to ensure everyone has a chance to attend if they want to.
Send the below information to cohesion@durham.police.uk
Name
Attendance Day/s
AM or PM for each day you want to attend
Email address
Please also circulate this invitation to any groups/individuals that you think would benefit from the events. If you have any questions you can also reach out to cohesion@durham.police.uk
