@CSREC01 www.csrec.org.uk #StopHate The role the Third Sector has in supporting those experiencing inequalities Third Sector Conference, 13 February 2019 @CSREC01 www.csrec.org.uk #StopHate

About CSREC @CSREC01 We are an equality and human rights charity Established in 1984 as a race equality community group We widened our remit to pan equalities in 2010 We work in Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire council areas @CSREC01

The main aims of CSREC are: Promote Equality Fight discrimination Promote community cohesion Build Partnerships To promote good relations and community cohesion

My role and project Equality Engagement Officer Equality in the Community: CSREC’s project Equality in the Community aims to inform and support people who face discrimination, inequalities and hate crime. Range of activities and actions, such as: Providing a free Support and Advice Service People’s Rights and Equality Groups Outreach work Awareness raising sessions Secretarial support for FV LGBTI+ Dev. Group

Project outcomes Outcome 1: Discrimination against people who share protected characteristics is reduced, and multiple discrimination is addressed so that barriers to participation are reduced. Outcome 2: People covered by hate crime legislation experience lower levels of hate crime. Outcome 3: People and communities are supported to participate in and engage with services and civic society; their contribution is recognised and community cohesion is increased.

Support and advice service Free to use Drop-in or appointments Support can range from signposting and providing information to more intense, long-term support and advocacy

Support and advice service: types of cases

Cases: welfare High number of Welfare cases – help with applying for benefits, appeals, mandatory reconsiderations, delayed payments, no payments High levels of poverty – applications to Scottish Welfare Fund, referrals to food banks Long-term solutions?

Cases: discrimination

Examples of discrimination Direct Discrimination Discrimination by Association Discrimination by Perception Indirect Discrimination Harassment Victimisation

Cases: Hate crime A hate crime or incident is an act of violence or hostility directed at a person or group because of who they are or who someone thinks they are on the basis of their: Disability Race Religion/faith Sexual orientation Transgender identity Hate crime is currently under review

You don’t have to be hit for it to be hate crime Verbal Abuse Swearing Threats Intimidation Harassment  

Bullying Physical Abuse Graffiti Vandalism Online Abuse  

Third party reporting

Awareness raising sessions Equality and diversity Intersectionality Hate crime Trans awareness

People’s rights and equality groups Local forums across Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire where people can discuss issues relating to, e.g.: Housing Healthcare Transport Employment Safety

events Black History Month – raise awareness of issues BME people face but also share cultures LGBT History Month

Inequality: my thoughts Some people lack awareness of what rights they have and what to do when they are violated Access to employment that matches skills is an issue Underreporting of bullying, hate crime, discrimination and harassment Lack of budget for inclusion in the Third Sector (e.g. interpreting, translation, accessibility) Education and sharing real life stories is important to reduce inequalities Working in partnership with other third sector organisations helps

Questions?

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