Hate Crime Support Groups

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following recorded information held by Devon County Council regarding collaboration between the Council and external groups focused on hate crimes, particularly in the lead-up to Non-Crime Hate Incidents Awareness Week in October.

Please provide information covering the period from 1 January 2023 to the present date.

Details of any collaborations between Councillor Jusef, North Devon Lib Dem, Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council and the following groups (or equivalent organizations focused on sex/gender-based hate crimes and equality/diversity-based hate crimes) Groups supporting victims of sex and gender hate crimes (e.g., organizations addressing misogyny, misandry, or gender identity-based incidents). Groups supporting victims of equality and diversity hate crimes (e.g., organizations addressing race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation-based incidents).

For each collaboration, please include:

Dates and formats of meetings, workshops, or communications (e.g., emails, reports, or event summaries).
Key outcomes or agreements reached.

Any recorded advice provided by Councillor Jusef to these groups to enhance their efforts in tackling hate crimes/incidents. Please include:

Copies or summaries of the advice given (e.g., guidance notes, email excerpts, or meeting minutes).
Dates when the advice was provided.

Details of any strategies implemented as a result of these collaborations, such as joint initiatives, funding allocations, awareness campaigns, or policy changes.

Please include:

Descriptions of the strategies.
Implementation dates and responsible parties.
Evidence of impact, if recorded (e.g., evaluation reports).

Devon County Council does not hold this information. Councillor Jusef has no records of any meetings about hate crimes during the period requested.