Bramu Support Services

The support service is for victims of racist of racist attacks. Clients are either referred via external agencies or through self referral. The support service has the following aspects:

  • Casework
  • Advice/Information/Advocacy
  • Counseling and Referrals
  • Personal Support
  • Victim Empowerment
  • Liaise with Statutory and Voluntary or organizations.

Our staff works actively with the client experiencing racial harassment or discrimination and aim to achieve the desired result for the victim.

BRAMU is a grassroot organisation. We aim to engage with grassroots by reaching out to communities who would otherwise lack access to vital information and assistance needed during emotional and stressful periods. Our aim is to educate individuals of their rights thereby confronting and challenging racism at any levels promoting foresight for equality.

Whether you’re suffering racism in Employment, Education, Health, Housing or within local-government services we will demand affirmative action be taken to relieve you from your suffering.

RACE & FAITH

Q. What is the Race Equality Scheme?
A. The Race Relations Act 1976 as amended by the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 places a general duty on public authorities to promote race equality. In order to meet the requirements of this Act public authorities were asked to prepare and publish a Race Equality Scheme, which can be viewed under Section 5 of the Corporate Equality Scheme. (see also http://www.cre.org.uk)

Q. Where can I obtain information on Birmingham City Council’s Race Equality Scheme?
A. The Corporate Equality Scheme or CES as it’s known can be found under the Equality & Diversity front page.

Q. What is the current ethnic minority population in Birmingham?
A. Information relating to the breakdown of Birmingham’s Ethnic Population can found under the Community pages. Breakdowns by ward can be found on our Ward Information pages. (see also http://www.statistics.gov.uk)

Q. Where can I find important religious dates?
A. A Cultural Calendar for Birmingham can be viewed on the pages relating to Community under ‘Culture’ .

Q. Where can I obtain a listing of religious buildings such as Churches, Mosques or Temples?
A. Many of Birmingham’s places of worship can be found in the Equalities Directory or via the related links provided by Library Services. Birmingham Voluntary Services Council (BVSC) also has an online database which lists most of the organisations in Birmingham. (see also http://www.bvsc.org)

Q. What are the main languages in use across Birmingham?
A. There are 23 recognised languages in use in Birmingham (now including British Sign Language). A map illustrating the range of countries where they originate from can be accessed under Publications. An accompanying publication called ‘Languages in Birmingham’ is also available from the Support and Information Services pages under Publications. More information on languages can be found at the Brasshouse Translation, Interpreting and Accessible Information Services who provide advice and information on community languages in Birmingham.

Q. What categories do you use to monitor your workforce by ethnicity?
A. The categories used are those recommended by the Commission for Racial Equality. (see also http://www.cre.org.uk


Courtesy of http://www.birmingham.gov.uk