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We are committed to tackling those individuals or groups who are involved in harassment of any sort on the housing estates it manages, swiftly and effectively. Committing any form of discrimination, harassment or intimidation is considered a serious breach of the conditions of tenancy.
Definition Of Harassment
The main types of harassment we consider are:
- racial harassment
- sexual harassment
- harassment because of disability
- hate crime
- harassment because of sexuality, against gays, lesbians or bi-sexuals
- domestic violence
- discriminatory instructions (e.g. not allocating a flat because of ethnicity)
We will use the principles in this policy to tackle other types of harassment when they occur. These could be:
What Legislation Do We Use?
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Race Relations Act 1976 as amended 2000
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Housing Act 1996
- Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- The Crime and Disorder Act 1998
What Action Will We Take?
We will take action to resolve your concerns using one or a combination of:
- mediation
- interviewing and warning the person causing the problem
- issuing legal proceedings that could include injunctions, ASBOs, possession orders
- referrals to our partner agencies
What Will We Do To Help You?
If you do want help, these are some of the options that could be offered to support you:
- referral to victim support
- support from your local housing office and our specialist teams
- support from the Bolton Race Equality Council
- additional security measures to your home
- installation of attack alarm/careline phone
- additional personal security measures
- surveillance equipment
- provision of alternative accommodation and a supported move in urgent cases
If you are a victim of racial harassment or hate crimes report it to us immediately on 01942 705040 or at asb@walh.co.uk
Useful Contact Numbers
We work closely with a wide range of different agencies who you can contact directly.
- Greater Manchester Police - 0161 872 5050
- Wigan Council Community Protection Department - 01942 733346
- Youth Offending Team - 01942 487120
- Probation Service - 01942 487120
- Victim Support and Witness Service - 01942 322033
- Social Services Central Duty Team - 01942 82877
- Crimestoppers - 0800 555111
- Drop in and Share (DIAS – deal with people suffering domestic violence) - 01942 495230
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