The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 as amended by the Police Reform Act 2002 sets out statutory requirements for local authorities to work with other local agencies and organisations to develop and implement strategies to tackle crime and disorder and misuse of drugs in their area. These statutory partnerships are known as Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRP’s). In Norwich the partnership is referred to as the Safer Norwich Partnership. The responsible authorities are:
Working together these responsible authorities are required to carry out an audit to identify crime and disorder and misuse of drugs problems in their area and develop strategies that deal effectively with them. Partner organisations are required to work in co-operation with local education and probation authorities and invite cooperation of a range of local private, voluntary, other public and community groups including the community itself.
A hate crime is ANY incident which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by hate or prejudice
The Safer Norwich Partnership is determined to tackle Hate Crime as one of its main priorities. An initiative funded by the Partnership is our Hate Crime Advocacy Worker. If you have been a victim of Hate Crime – please report it so that we can support you. The Advocacy worker, Jonathan Scholey can work with you by liaising with public bodies on your behalf and supporting you through the criminal justice process if you decide to support a prosecution. If you wish to use this service please call 01603 276031.
If you wish to report an incident without visiting a police station you can log onto the True Vision website www.report-it.org.uk