Information on the Windrush scheme for Commonwealth citizens and others who have been in the UK for a long time and are worried about their immigration status. Information and documents available to download here and on the UK Government Website.
RES has employed an FGM Development Worker to work with communities that are affected by the practice of FGM. Over the next 2 months will be focussing on: A scoping activity to identify the demography of where practicing communities reside in Sandwell. Setting up coffee mornings and to engage with affected communities.
Stephen Lawrence was a well mannered adolescent citizen of the UK with a bright future ahead of him. 25 years ago Stephen and his friend Dwayne were waiting at the bus stop for the 122 bus in London. They were interrupted by a gang of Caucasian boys on the other side of the road who …
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(Source: EduCare Learning/Youtube) The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act combines nine separate pieces of legislation into one single Act simplifying the law and strengthening it in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. The Act aims to make current quality law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society …
We would like to share with you a brief video introduction to LGBTQ+ created by Margalit Schindler where she will introduce you to the concept of LGBTQ+ terminology. (Credits to: Margalit Schindler/Youtube)
More than 50 years ago Malcolm X visited Marshal Street in Smethwick, following strong opposition from the local community to the rise in number of Black and Asian people who were moving into the area. Local house wives were lobbying the council to buy up all the houses to stop the new immigrants moving in …
Tension monitoring group The tension monitoring group exists to map tensions that pose a threat to community relations and to advise, support and make recommendations that support the management of critical incidents including resilience. Membership of the group is fluid to reflect the tensions or issues discussed at the time. RES currently chairs this group …
Have you been attacked, bullied, belittled or threatened by someone close to you? Are you afraid or ashamed of what is happening to you at home? Domestic abuse is not just physical; it can be mental, emotional, verbal, financial or sexual. If you are experiencing any of these, you are not alone, you are not …
