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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Community Relations: Leicestershire

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how much funding will be given to community groups and organisations in Leicestershire from the funds allocated by her Department for tackling radicalisation in communities; what the procedure is for deciding (a) which organisations receive such funding and (b) how much they receive; and what public consultation will take place as part of that process;
Answer

The Home Office regularly carries out cross government consultation with all of its key stakeholders including Ministry of Justice, Communities and Local Government, the Department for Children Schools and Families, the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills along with Government offices among others to identify organisations with experience in dealing with vulnerable individuals. All approved projects are scrutinised by governance boards, which feed into the NSID(E) board chaired by the Prime Minister.The Home Office is currently funding one project for community groups and organisations in Leicestershire for tackling radicalisation in communities. Build is a community group in Leicester that supports Muslims to obtain an accredited mentoring certificate so that they can engage in outreach to other young Muslims who are risk of criminality, drug abuse and radicalisation. As well as befriending their subjects, the mentors refer them to associated education and employment programmes in order to improve their social skills, their resistance to radicalisation and their relationships with families and with the wider community.Build is linked to Forward Thinking, which is active in community counter radicalisation work. The project is being funded with £77,490 over three years.The project is evaluated through internal and external monitoring using forms and reports with separate reports from service users, volunteers, parents and other organisations. Focus groups for young people, parents and community members to discuss and feedback the activities are also carried out. Separately the Home Office will carry out their own internal monitoring on a regular basis to ensure the project meets the criteria laid down.Finally, Build is expected to publish a report at the end of the project which will summarise their activities and achievements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c1239-40W; 218181
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Community relations Leicestershire
Link
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