Safer Communities News

To find out who we are and what we do, take a look at our Safer Communities Newsletters - you might also get ideas for initiatives you would like to start in your area.

Winter 2005
Our winter edition focuses on:
- The differences between Street Wardens, Police Community Support Officers and Neighbourhood Beat Managers
- Nominating a local hero who has taken a stand against Anti-Social Behaviour
- Reducing the chance of Christmas crime
- Making a difference - volunteering to help on Torbay's new Stay Safe Bus.

Autumn 2005
Our autumn edition focuses on:
- Partnership celebrates crime drop
- The cost of Domestic Abuse in Torbay
- Street Warden Schemes double from 3 to 6
- Know The Code Update

Summer 2005
Our summer edition focuses on:
- Safer Communities' new strategy
- Partnership Visioning Day
- Updates on Domestic Abuse and Drug Intervention Helpline
- Know The Code - promoting safe and responsible drinking

To secure a copy of our next newsletter please contact Rachael Powell in the Safer Communities Office on 01803 841440 or e-mail SUBSCRIBE to rachael.powell@torbay.gov.uk (if you would like to receive the newsletter via e-mail).

Spectrum News

Spectrum promotes trust between Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, local statutory and voluntary authorities and the gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered (LGBT) community who live and/or work in the Torbay, Teignbride and South Hams area. In response to a survey whereby the LGBT community said they would like a newsletter to discuss quality of life issues, members of Spectrum have created 'Spectrum News' which is published bi-annually.

The group is going from strength to strength and one over riding comments from a recent survey was that people would like to see a local LGBT newsletter. Below are links to previous editions of Spectrum News which we hope you will enjoy.

If you feel you would like to contribute articles, write in with any comments, or to secure a copy of Spectrum News please e-mail : spectrumnewsletter@hotmail.com or write to Spectrum News c/o Number 24, Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay TQ1 1BG. This newsletter is produced for the LGBT community and your input will be gratefully appreciated.

Autumn 2005
Our autumn edition focuses on:
- "I Am Who I Am, Are You?" - Torbay's Domestic Abuse Forum launch their same sex domestic abuse campaign.
- 'Kushbai' - a group of Torbay LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) young people who meet up to discuss everyday
life issues and hang out.
- The Gay Police Association (GPA)
- Gay's Mens Social Group - info on film nights, the gay outdoor club, etc.

Summer 2005
Our summer edition focuses on:
- Celebrating Diversity
- The benefits of becoming a member of Spectrum
- Prejudice-related crime is a top priority
- Petitor and Rainbow Ball updates

Autumn 2004
Our autumn edition focuses on:
- Who we are and what we do
- Reporting Crimes and Incidents of a homophobic nature in confidence
- A positive initiative in Torquay - Petitor Beach
- The biggest and best LGBT event in the South West - the Rainbow Ball!
- Spectrum Survey findings