ISSUE 4: February 2014

pg 2 PCSP Tackle Human Trafficking pg 3 Spray is not the Way

pg 5 Get Home Safe NIFRS Consultation pg 7

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FRONT COVER CAPTION

Driving home the message on human trafficking are (l-r) D/Supt. Phil Marshall PSNI, Maire Hendron Chair of West Belfast DPCSP and member of Belfast PCSP and Justice Minister David Ford. The specially branded taxi was unveiled at an event to raise awareness of the issue.

Some of the signs to look out for include someone working against their will; someone who doesn’t seem to be integrated into their community; working excessive hours, and living in overcrowded accommodation.

Pictured at the Human Trafficking event are (l-r) D/Supt. Phil Marshall, PSNI; Gemma Wilson, Stop the Traffik; Gayle Bunting, Freedom Project Ireland; James Behan, UK Human Trafficking Centre; Julie Wilson, Department of Justice; Saranne Gallagher, Speaking at the event, Justice Minister David ; Roger McVicker, Migrant Help; and Stephen Sheerin, Belfast City Council. Ford MLA said: “Human trafficking is a horrendous crime that has a harrowing effect on its victims. This event has provided an Frontline workers including bin Cllr. Maire Hendron, Chair West Belfast excellent opportunity to raise awareness men, taxi drivers and postal DPCSP and Belfast PCSP member said: of human trafficking among frontline staff “Human trafficking is a despicable crime working in the community. By demonstrating workers were told at a recent but as members of the general public, our the important role that these stakeholders Belfast PCSP event they had a knowledge of what we can do to help tackle can play in helping to identify potential vital role to play in helping to it, is somewhat limited. This event was aimed victims and enhancing their understanding at giving very practical advice to frontline of the signs of human trafficking, they stop human trafficking. workers who could be key in helping to should feel more confident in reporting identify tell-tale signs that something is suspicious activity or signs to PSNI, The event at City Hall, which was attended by wrong, simply as they’re going about their Crimestoppers or Migrant Help.” more than 200 workers, was aimed at raising daily lives. awareness about spotting tell-tale signs of human trafficking as people go about their day- Getting first-hand expertise from the UK’s to-day jobs. James Behan, the UK’s top expert leading expert on the issue was extremely on human trafficking and adviser to Central beneficial and I think today has proved for more information about recognising the Government, was the keynote speaker at the quite an eye-opener for many people who signs of human trafficking and how to go about attended, including myself.” workshop. reporting any concerns confidentially.

2 Spray is not the Way Farmwatch in and

As part of a strategy difficulties experienced by to reduce crime farmers in terms of the loss of valuable farm equipment. and fear of crime The theft of expensive among local farmers, machinery can knock the Ballymena PCSP heart out of farmers who recently launched may be struggling when it comes to sustaining a small Pictured at the event are (l-r): Rebekah Hampton BNL Productions, Katherine O’Neill BEAM, Sarah Wilson PCSP Manager, Nick Hutchinson BNL Productions, Chrissie Harris a local Farmwatch farm business. The fact that BNL Productions, Don Mackay Vice Chair Craigavon PCSP and Arlene Barton PCSP scheme at the local the farming community in Project Co-ordinator. Farmers’ mart. is close- knit means reports regarding Funding from the Department for said: “We are delighted to have Guardcams, low level CCTV crime incidents spread like Social Development Neighbourhood the fourth year of funding to cameras to help monitor farm wildfire and this results in Renewal and Craigavon PCSP has continue the success of graffiti premises and tracking devices a high level of fear of crime contributed to the removal of graffiti removal and to also include graffiti which will help to locate stolen among farmers”. as well as graffiti prevention through prevention to educate young machinery, were among the a campaign entitled ‘Spray is people on the effects graffiti can items distributed at the launch. Farmers attending the event not the way’. have. Graffiti reduces pride in were also encouraged to sign communities and increases James Currie Ballymena PCSP up for Text Alert which aims The initiative aims to encourage fear of crime so it is important said: “We in the PCSP are to raise awareness of crime young people to express to address this issue. Its removal very aware of the current among the farming community. themselves in alternative ways helps to enhance and improve rather than becoming involved communities and create more in graffiti and saw at least 65 attractive neighbourhoods young people from a variety of where residents will want to clubs getting involved in other live and raise their families.” activities. An interactive project involving movie making, editing, FRONT COVER CAPTION filming, script and music composure were all on the agenda and they Pictured at the event to mark used these mediums to discuss the funding success are Sarah graffiti and the effects it has on Wilson PCSP Manager, Don their areas, community and themselves Mackay Vice Chair Craigavon PCSP and Arlene Barton PCSP including the consequences. Project Co-ordinator with the participants of the Cabin Speaking about the project, Cllr. Club, Portadown. Gemma McKenna, PCSP Chair More than 200 trailers have now received unique identification marks in Ards, after the latest event to help tackle rural crime, organised by the Ards PCSP with the PSNI.

3 Tackling Anti-social Behaviour

midnight soccer

Young people participating in midnight soccer

diversionary activities to local Mayor of Ards, Cllr. Stephen McIlveen with volunteer leaders and young people at the Midnight Soccer official opening of ‘The Port’ teenagers, to prevent them from acting in an anti-social manner. PCSP, working in Drop-in Centre Opens for teenagers to meet, interact and The project is an evolution partnership with the Borough relax, Mayor of Ards, Cllr. Stephen of previous midnight soccer Council’s Sports Development McIlveen, said: “A few short months schemes, which were delivered As part of a plan devised Team, is delivering a comprehensive ago, a group of different organisations by the Council’s Sports 12-week midnight soccer project to tackle anti-social and members of the local community Development Team.” behaviour a new drop-in came together to talk about ways in the town. in which to divert young people If you are interested learning more centre for young people, The programme targets young from anti-social behaviour and in about the midnight soccer project, funded by Ards PCSP, people (aged 12 to 17) on Friday a matter of months, the idea of a please contact: evenings from 10pm to 1am, as has opened in Portavogie. drop-in centre has moved from a part of a diversion plan to deliver a concept to a reality. Limavady Borough Council reduction in anti-social behaviour. The centre named ‘The Port’ has Sport Development on been subsidised by Ards Business I have been impressed by the 028 777 64775 Centre and kitted out by Kiltonga speed of the work and the co- Limavady PCSP Chair Alan Robinson said: “The PCSP is Christian Group and the volunteer operation of all those involved. or Limavady PCSP on delighted to contribute to this work of local tradespeople. Now all that remains is for the young 028 777 60311. people to use it, enjoy it and, project following previous success stories, to offer Officially opening the new centre, above all, value their new facility”. Continued... which provides a dedicated space

4 DOJ holds Seminar on ASB Get Home Safe

arrange your transport home in advance. Relevant information to assist people will be available on the beer mats.”

NCB REPORT PUBLISHED

A new personal safety initiative encouraging people to ‘Have a good night and get home safe,’ was recently launched by Fermanagh PCSP in partnership Justice Minister David Ford (3rd left) pictured at the Anti-social behaviour seminar with (l-r) Gerry Flynn, NI Housing Executive, ACC Mark Hamilton, PSNI and Siobhan with Enniskillen Purple Flag Group. Toland, Belfast City Council. A part of the campaign beer Justice Minister David Ford Safety Partnerships mats have been produced and recently hosted a seminar (PCSPs), NI Federation of are currently being distributed to to help clarify the roles and Housing Associations and bars in Enniskillen town centre. The first stage in the responsibilities of organisations the Department for Social The mats include tips on having Safeguarding Board’s work in tackling anti-social behaviour. Development. a good night out and telephone numbers of local taxi companies on the new and emerging The seminar is the first in In a follow up to the seminars, to help people plan their journey concern of e-safety has a series to ensure that the the DOJ will soon be launching home. commenced with the recent statutory response to anti-social a PCSP leaflet for the public publication of a new research behaviour is delivering for the to provide some further Speaking at the launch Cllr. report ‘An exploration community who consistently information on anti-social Rosemary Barton, PCSP Chair of e-safety messages to raise it as a key area of concern behaviour and who to contact said: “As a PCSP we would young people, parents and in community safety surveys. for help. like to remind everyone of practitioners in Northern the key messages of this Ireland’ by National Children’s Those in attendance included project. If you are going out Bureau, NI (NCB). the PSNI, the NI Housing find out more Executive, local Councils, with a group to socialise, Policing and Community stay together and make sure you let someone know where you are going. Always to view the report

5 ‘Think like a Burglar!’ Local Pensioners Parliaments

Northern Ireland Pensioners Parliament in May 2014. The questionnaire is short and simple to complete and will take no more than 5 minutes.

Regardless of whether you are able to attend your local Parliament; filling in the pensioners’ priorities questionnaire provides you with the opportunity to share your views.

Area Commander Derek Martin and PCSP Chair Cllr. Cecil Hall at one of the adshels highlighting the anti-burglary advertising campaign within Castlereagh Borough.

Castlereagh PCSP in in preventing and reducing The Northern Ireland Pensioners to access the questionnaire. partnership with the local PSNI this type of crime, please Parliament was launched in 2011 Deadline for responses is has launched a new anti- remember that burglaries are and allows older people from across Thursday 27 March 2014 burglary campaign which urges more often than not the work NI to have their say on the issues residents to reduce their risk of the opportunist”. that matter to them. Organised by PENSIONERS PARLIAMENTS of falling victim to a burglar by Age Sector Platform, 2014 will mark ‘thinking like a burglar!’ Explaining that in up to 50% of the 4th year of the Parliament. Locations and Dates: all break ins reported to police, Belfast Speaking about the campaign entry to the property has been Prior to this event due to take Friday 21 February 2014 PCSP Chair Cllr Cecil Hall gained via an insecure door place in Belfast in Thursday 29 and Enniskillen said: “The Partnership is or window Castlereagh Area Friday 30 May, a series of Local Friday 7 March 2014 pleased to support the Police Commander C/Insp. Derek Parliaments will take place between Service of Northern Ireland in Martin added: “This campaign February and April 2014 ensuring Newry enhancing public awareness seeks to raise general public that older people’s views from Friday 14 March 2014 in respect of domestic awareness around issues every county in NI are represented. Craigavon burglary. Reducing the fear of home security and thwart Friday 21 March 2014 of burglary is a task for the opportunistic criminals. By In order to identify the priority Larne police and local community thinking like a burglar and issues for older people in each Friday 28 March 2014 working together. To ensure identifying any possible county, a survey will be conducted. Castlereagh remains a safe home security weaknesses, The results will form the basis Magherafelt Borough to live in, we need homeowners can help better of the discussion at each local Friday 4 April 2014 people who live, work or protect themselves and their parliament and will determine Omagh visit here to play their part homes.” what issues are taken to the Thursday 10 April 2014

6 Consultation Corner

launched a public consultation to as measuring to what extent areas seek the public’s views on how of our community are becoming best to measure progress towards safer and more shared. They will improving good relations here. also measure the extent to which cultural diversity is celebrated here. The eight-week consultation which closes on 15 March 2014, sets out draft measures to indicate improvements in good relations. The measures focus on to view the consultation document relationships between Protestant and questionnaire. and Catholic young people, as well Fire Service Seeks and Firefighters have attended 57 your Views road traffic collisions, extricating 59 people from vehicles.* What’s happening in your PCSP? As a key road safety partner in Road safety is everyone’s Northern Ireland, the Northern responsibility and it’s important that Ireland Fires and Rescue Service your views can be taken into account (NIFRS) is keen to get your views PCSPs hold a variety of meetings and events each month. as NIFRS and other road safety on how it proposes to improve For details on what is coming up in your local PCSP. partners continue their efforts to road user behaviour and help improve road user behaviour in reduce deaths and injuries on our Northern Ireland and encourage roads for the next 5 years. everyone to pledge to ‘Share the Road to Zero’ (www.sharetheroad NIFRS has statutory responsibility tozero.com) in 2014 and beyond. PCSPs are funded and supported by the Policing Board and Department of Justice. for the extrication of people from road traffic collisions in Northern Ireland and works closely with the DOE and PSNI and other road safety partner organisations in to view the draft Road Safety helping make our roads safer and Strategy 2014 – 2019 PCSPs work with a number of designated partners. in reducing the number of road traffic collisions occurring and *Figures correct at 23.01.14 EDUCATION & the subsequent number of road LIBRARY BOARDS deaths and injuries. Have Your Say on 8 people have now tragically lost Good Relations their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads since the 1 January 2014 The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister recently Find out more about PCSPs: www.facebook.com/pcsps @pcsp_s

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