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communities. It was also noted that over 2,500 people had voted for the BNP in the European Elections on the 4th of June which may be another indicator of racial unrest within the County Borough. Action – It was agreed that it may be feasible that under ‘restorative justice’, supporters / perpetrators of racial incidents should interact with victims and families in order to prevent a reoccurrence. It was noted that there is a reluctance to report racial crime and only 20% of cases are reported. Many racial incidents are carried out when individuals are working in the late night refreshment sector. VALREC should be informed of these but many individuals do not want to give a statement to the Police for fear of recrimination. Action –Case Review Panel could identify numbers and ‘hot spots’, profiling of victims and offenders and identify any preventative measures. It was mentioned that good work was currently being done across many agencies but that it wasn’t all being ‘joined up’. Action – Each attendee to pick up relevant work and report back to the next meeting. All 4. VALREC presentations (Copy of VALREC Discussion Paper circulated). 1. Ron Davies (Director of Valrec) gave a short introduction on the work of VALREC and explained that it is a non profit making, registered charity with over 400 members and 15 full time professional staff. It has an elected Board and all meetings are open to the public. He introduced a number of staff from the organisation and explained that they would be giving a short presentation on their work. The organisation would focus its work on individuals as it is recognised that there appears to be no BME communities, as such in the county borough . There is also a need for Police and other statutory agencies to have far greater engagement and consultation. A presentation was given by Wayne Lee on Increasing BME Employment and Tackling BME Economic Inactivity. A presentation was given by Samar Nawaz (Diversity Initiatives Officer) on her work with schools and young people. 2
During discussion it was agreed that there seemed to be very little support to 18 –21 year olds and also over 25 year olds. Action – Write to probation services to see what support is provided for over 25’s or if there is some form of directory of services to ‘sign’ people to. A presentation was given by Rez Jamal on the new project ‘A Voice in the Valleys’ which is designed to strengthen the capacity of people and communities across 5 boroughs (Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, <strong>Caerphilly</strong>, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen) and to access their equalities and human rights entitlements. A presentation was given by Micro Cordeiro on working with ethnic minority young people. It was agreed that good work is being done by VALREC and members could consider how it could be communicated more widely within their organisations. There is a real opportunity for this Forum to identify a number of key targets from the Action Plan – to give the Forum a clarity of purpose. JB/HR/RD Action – Review draft charter and bring back to next meeting. 5. Prevent Strategy A Powerpoint presentation on the ‘Prevent Strategy’ was given by Superintendent Jon Burley. He explained the responsibility of the MAF in the Strategy – the Plan is proportioned to risk and risk can be sources of hate. The Plan will sit within the MAF – Details have yet to be agreed on how it will be resourced and commissioned. 6. MAF Charter (Terms of Reference) – Noted. Any comments to be brought to the next meeting. 7. MAF Draft Action Plan – Noted. Any comments to be brought to the next meeting. 8. Verbal update from any Forum Member on any issues, or projects, which have been completed (since the last meeting), undertaken, or proposed. No further updates reported. 9. A.O.B. None. 10. Date of next meeting. See below NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be at 2.00pm in the Ebbw Room, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, CF82 7PG (Please follow the signs for visitors car parking – except council officers who should park in the staff parking spaces) Wednesday 8 th July 2009 Ebbw Room (First Floor) 3
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