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COMMUNITY SAFETYCHARTER launched to tackle crimes in public spaces
Our new Community SafetyCharter, launched today, encourages everyone from individuals, Neighbourhood Watch groups, businesses, and organisations to take an active stance against crimes in publicspaces, such as harassment, hate crime, and antisocial behaviour.
The Charter tagline is #BETHECHANGE, focusing on the role of active bystanders in leading the change within their communities. The Charter supports greater understanding about how we recognise and deal with community safetyissues and support victims by knowing where to get help, how and who to report to, enabling a more positive, proactive approach by the whole community when witnessing or experiencing confrontation, hostility, or harassment.
Do I need to make a pledge?
We are delighted to invite you to sign up to the Charter.
By signing up individuals, businesses, organisations, and groups pledge to four actions:
PROMOTE - promote a culture that does not tolerate harmful language, antisocial behaviour and hostility toward others
ENABLE - enable others to identify and take an active stance to prevent harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation within their community
REPORT - actively encourage and support others to report harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation and share intelligence about these crimes with the relevant authorities
SUPPORT - support those affected by harassment, antisocial behaviour and intimidation and refer victims to the appropriate support agency
What will I receive when I sign up?
You will receive a printable poster, individual pledges to share on social media, and a comprehensive information pack on a specific topic or crime every two months which you can share with your staff/volunteers/colleagues/friends. The topics covered in the first year are:
harassment
hate crime
antisocial behaviour
being an active bystander
dealing with confrontation
leading the change in our communities
Where can I find out more?
Attend our CommunitySafety Charter and ASB Webinar on the 21st July at 5pm. Book your online place here
Watch an interactive presentation here
Contact the Neighbourhood Watch Community Safety Charter Leads - Cheryl Spruce, Head of Membership and Engagement, or Jayne Pascoe, Head of Partnerships and Projects
How do I sign up?
Simply complete the online form on ourwatch.org.uk/charter. Once you have signed up, we will contact you with you within 5 working days to share the first information pack and other resources.
Please share the details of the Charter with your networks and encourage them also to sign up and share it.
