Overview of the Conference
The conference will discuss ways in which to tackle race and faith, disability, sexuality, gender and age based hate crime, including looking at how to reduce resistance in a diverse and inclusive culture. Our Regional partners will share their experiences of resistance with us and we will discuss the lessons learned from these experiences in the North West Region.
We will also look at what can be done in the Region to respond to hate crime and resistance and how to enable victims to move away from violence based on hate.
Speakers Include:
- Lord Peter Smith - Confirmed
- Vernon Coaker - Confirmed
- Karen Flood - Confirmed
- Keith Cunliffe - Confirmed
- Crown Prosecution Service - Confirmed
Conference Aims
The conference aims to bring together a range of communities, practitioners, academics and policy makers to look at practical ways of reducing hate crime and the impact of hate crime.
The conference will also launch several products designed to help support the work of tackling hate, including:
- An 'in house' training DVD that has been produced by Greater Manchester Police alongside victims of hate crime
- Pictorial 'Reporting Hate Crime Pack' a set of postcards illustrating what hate crime is ands means of reporting and gaining support
- Hate Crime - The Facts. A pictorial booklet outlining where, why, when and how to report Hate Crime. Including agencies that can provide advice and support.
Attendee Benefits
- Meet and share experiences with our Greater Manchester partners
- Learn about the Wigan Community Safety Partnerships response to hate crime in Wigan & Leigh.
- Meet projects that are tackling hate crime
- Learn about tackling Hate Crime through at the range of workshops that are on offer
- Network with other organisations, professionals and law enforcement officers
Who should attend?
- Those interested in tackling Hate Crimes across the Region
- Community Groups
- Voluntary Organisations
- Statutory agencies: criminal justice agencies, youth workers
- Central and local government agencies
- Practitioners with an interest in Hate Crime
- For a full list download the registration form below.
Speakers
Vernon Coaker
MP is an Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office
Karen Flood
Chair of the National Forum for people with learning disabilities, and Co-chair of the National learning disability coalition.
For a full list of speakers details download the registration form below.
How to Register
Please note that this event is now fully booked (as from 1st February 2008)
- Please click here to download the registration form (.pdf, 421KB) and conference information pack.
- Complete the form and post it to 17-19 The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1PF for the Attention of Joan Walsh
- Alternatively, email your details (outlined within the registration form) to Joan Walsh at joan.walsh@wigan.gov.uk
- We will be in contact shortly to confirm your place.
Delegate Fees
Please note that this event is now fully booked (as from 1st February 2008)
The Conference is FREE.
A buffet lunch will be provided, and delegates will receive an information pack and copy of conference report (electronic).
Please note, JJB Stadium offers good accessibility for all.
An Agenda and full details will follow. If you require further information please contact Joan.Walsh@wigan.gov.uk or Elliot.Brown@wigan.gov.uk
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