Description
Trust between Roma communities and law enforcement agencies need to be developed. Development and testing of a model programme suitable for confidence-building, which could later become more widely applicable. As a result of the programme, confidence-building develops, especially among disadvantaged Roma youth living in segregated areas of the capital; the programme serves as a good example for those wishing to take action in connection with this issue. Club meetings for students, where they can get acquainted with the operation of the police; workshops for parents and teaching staff; organising club evenings. Students, parents, teaching staff.
Summary of project results
The main goals of the project were to create and test a model initiative which can support building trust between law enforcement agencies and those Roma youth who live in segregated and disadvantaged areas of Budapest. It is a goal as well to encourage other organizations to adapt this pilot project. Direct target group were the Roma pupils, their parents and teachers, indirect target groups are the local and regional Roma community, law enforcemt population and the media. The most important project activities were the Roma Police Club with special workshops and presentations for Roma pupils, their parents and teachers; visiting police institutions; organizing club parties and organizing a final seminar The association, the police and the school are able to build trust between the Roma and police. They call the attention of Roma youth for law enforcement career opportunities and send a strong message to them: this police is your police.
Summary of bilateral results