NMP is an independent community-based anti-racist organisation, set up in 1980. They are based in the east London borough of Newham in England. NMP works with members of the black community suffering racial discrimination / violence, police misconduct and civil rights issues. They monitor the response of statutory organisations - such as the police, the council and housing services - to the black community, in order to advocate for fair treatment and access to justice where this is not being met.
Their services include:
- A casework service providing advice, support, advocacy and access to specialist legal assistance for individuals and families
- A free 24-hour emergency helpline for members of the black community in east London facing racial attacks or policing issues
- Community outreach and educational projects such as know-your-rights workshops in relation to police 'Stop and Search' powers
- Campaign work around issues arising from our cases and/or pertinent to the black community, such as the impact of anti-terrorism policing measures.
Volunteers are sought to attend NMP’s next Emergency Service training session to then become volunteers for the 24 hour emergency helpline. This is done remotely through a service that allows your number to be connected to the main line that individuals can call and seek advice. You are asked to commit to covering one or two shifts a month from your own home. You are provided with a handbook covering many of the issues of law and procedure that may crop up. These will be discussed and covered in this training.
The training session will deal with a variety of scenarios that volunteers may encounter whilst covering the service and, therefore, is extremely important for new/existing volunteers. Volunteers will also learn how to deal with difficult situations such as racial harassment and policing issues more effectively.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Date: Saturday 13th March 2010
Venue: Harold Road Centre, 170 Harold Road, Upton Park, London E13 0SE.
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