Press Release:
Time for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations to shape the criminal justice system
A series of round table consultation events organised by BTEG and partner organisations
The disturbing over representation of BAME communities in the criminal justice system (CJS) must be reversed.
Nearly a third of male prison inmates are from BAME backgrounds.
BAME organisations play a key role in trying to make the criminal justice system fairer, responsive to diversity and reducing offending. The coalition government is undertaking a major programme of reform for the CJS and it’s critical that BAME voices are heard at the local and national level. BTEG is leading the delivery of a project to establish a national network of BAME organisations.
Jeremy Crook OBE, Director of BTEG said: ‘BTEG wants to work with other voluntary and community groups across the country to ensure that BAME-led initiatives that prevent crime, stop re-offending and support families are shared across the criminal justice system and expanded to other areas. We can only achieve this if those organisations providing these solutions join with us to create a strong voice and network. The Ministry of Justice has supported us to deliver this crucial objective’.
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1. About BTEG
BTEG is a London based national charity which was set up in 1991 by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community organisations. The charity works tirelessly to support local BAME organisations that help people into work and advises government departments. BTEG is supported by Trust for London, City Bridge Trust, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and Ministry of Justice.
2. How to book a place at one of the events
Space is limited, so if you are interested in attending any of the events below please visit www.bteg.co.uk where you can book online. All the events are free and will be held from 12.00 - 4.15pm with lunch.
Two further consultation events will be held in early November in North London and in Manchester.
To book a place contact:
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Tel: 0207 843 6110.
Alternatively, contact Project Development Officer:
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South London
4 October 2011
Foundation4Life
96 Park Lane
Croydon
Surrey
CR10 1JB
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East of England
6 October 2011
NOMS
Unit 2, Forder Way,
Cygnet Park, Hampton,
Peterborough
PE7 8GX
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West Midlands
12 October 2011
BRAP
Edgbaston House
3 Duchess Place
Hagley Rd
Birmingham
B16 8NH
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