The RES Racial Harassment and Discrimination team offer free advice, information and support for all members of the borough of Sandwell who have experienced racial harassment or discrimination. The Racial Harassment and Discrimination team are available to draft letters on clients’ behalf, offer assistance and advice with form filling, assist with the preparation of  case papers, liaise with other organisations and employers to try to get the matter resolved, refer clients to other agencies and offer support throughout the progress of their case. RES provides a safe and confidential environment for its clients. All details will be kept securely and confidentially. Clients consent will be sought before approaching or divulging any information to a third party. All cases are protected by the Data Protection Act 1998. However, clients may formally request a copy of the information held concerning them at any time.

Racial Harassment is ‘any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person’  and can include; verbal or physical threats, arson, abusive remarks, spitting or insulting gestures, bullying or anything which a person does that frightens, distresses or intimidates you.

Racial Discrimination is when you are treated less favourably than another person in the same or similar situation to you based on the grounds of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin. The Race Relations Act 1976 covers the areas of discrimination in employment, education, dealing with authorities, trying to buy or find somewhere to live and when buying or using goods or services.

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