Kick hate crime into touch
This course looks at the practical and legal routes for housing practitioners to work with their communities to stamp out hate crime. We will address the key types of hate crime, how to investigate claims and build a successful case for court.
The course will look at:
- Definitions of hate crime
- Examples of hate crime
- The legal tools available
- Multi-agency powers
- Criminal v civil cases
- Practical solutions
- Helping victims and witnesses to engage
- Investigation and case management.
What will delegates learn?
- How to identify hate crime and people at risk
- Best practice in dealing effectively with complaints
- Investigation and interview techniques
- How the law works and how to apply it
- Effective case management
- Supporting victims and witnesses.
Who should attend?
All staff and managers involved in dealing with hate crime including specialist practitioners, housing officers, team leaders, ASB officers, ASB and housing managers.
Our trainer
Peter Whitehead is Managing Director of Whiteheads Solicitors and has wide-ranging experience in all aspects of the social housing field. In addition to his expertise in housing management law, Peter has delivered training to registered providers and their partners across the country for the last 15 years.
Paul Lloyd is a Director of Whiteheads Solicitors and has wide-ranging experience of social housing and civil litigation work. In addition to his expertise in housing management law, Paul has delivered numerous courses on dealing with hate crime and domestic abuse.
Matthew Wilson is a solicitor at Whiteheads and has significant experience of dealing with all types of anti-social behaviour and tenancy management work. In addition to his ASB litigation practice, Matthew also has expertise in disrepair and civil prosecutions.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
