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Working Together Making the Difference 9th June 2010 Jury's Inn Brighton About the Conference The conference to be hosted by Hazel Squire (Associate Adviser Equality and Diversity Adults Children & Learning, West Sussex County Council) on behalf of Breaking Down Barriers is aimed at highlighting the work being done by a group of individuals who are making a remarkable difference in the delivery of Equality and Diversity Training in the South East. The conference will explore different modes of Diversity and we will share examples of real life situations of people living in the community courtesy of a selection of speakers from Breaking Down Barriers. The conference is in association with the Sussex Police Authority. The theme for the day will be Working Together - Making the Difference with keynote addresses from representatives of these areas: Public Services Nick Wilkinson, Assistant Chief Constable, Sussex Police click here to view Nick's biography Education Services Hazel Squire, Associate Advisor Equality and Diversity, West Sussex County Council click here to view Hazel's biography Voluntary & Support Services Graham Hill, Senior Manager, Victim Support click here to view Graham's biography The 2010 Conference offers participants the chance to: Listen to accounts of life as experienced by someone who is in a minority or just perceived by the majority to be different and learn the skills to apply best practice when engaging with them Identify where partnership working needs to be happening in order to deliver inclusive services Challenge their own biases and stereotypes Explore assumptions, attitudes and behaviours Look at how prejudice and discrimination manifests itself The opportunity to both the statutory and voluntary sectors to engage with services supporting victims of hate crime, and thereby contribute to the development of an inclusive hate crime service which offers real hope to those suffering in silence Engage in Networking click here to view programme details Who Should Attend The conference is aimed at staff across the board and will prove invaluable to the following people and roles: Equality & Diversity roles HR and recruitment Community Development Officers Police and other Emergency Services Community Development and Cohesion officers Community Safety officers Education providers Social Inclusion Managers Adult, Children & Family Service leaders and workers Policy Officers Councilors & Mayors Care Services PCT workers Health Care Providers Voulantry Organisations BME forums Housing Providers CPS Staff Magistrates and Judges Liaison officers Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Consider becoming an Exhibitor and/or sponsor. Sponsoring or exhibiting at this important event creates an efficient and cost-effective channel to reach this influential audience, in a highly focused environment. Examples of the kind of sponsorship opportunities on offer include: Sponsorship of venue, refreshments, speakers and delegate packs. For further information contact Lisa Bibby-Larsen Registration for this conference To register for place(s) at this conference then please complete the registration form and submit here online or if you prefer just print the form(s) and send by post to: Lisa Bibby-Larsen Breaking Down Barriers P.O.Box 206 Lewes BN7 9GY Conference Rates Full Rate (Central Government, Non Departmental Public Bodies and Commercial Sector) £165.00 Reduced Rate (Local Authorities, Councilors, Mayors, Local authority workers forums, Housing Associations ) £140.00 Supported Rate (Voluntary and Community Groups and students) £95.00) Fees include all day access to the event, delegate pack, buffet lunch and refreshments, for registered delegates only. Fees do not include travel costs or accommodation. Shared places are not permitted. Conference Venue Here is the link to the venue: http://brightonhotels.jurysinns.com/ You can find directions and other information here. Also be aware that the hotel has a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate and they have given us a reference number for people to quote. Please contact us for more information.