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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Where can I go for help and advice?

There are various agencies, which can give you advice and support. If you are homeless or worried you are going to lose your home, please visit preventing homelessness for further advice.

You can also get advice from the following agencies:

Shelter - for asylum seekers and refugees.
Home Office - support and help available for asylum seekers and refugees.- Tel: 020 7035 4848
Citizens Advice Bureau - housing, immigration, benefits issues etc
Refugee Council - direct help and support - Tel: 01752 265 952
Refugee Action works with refugees in Devon and Cornwall - Tel: 01752 235030

I have suffered racial violence or harassment-where can I go for help?

In an emergency situation, contact the Police on 999. For a non-emergency, contact the main switchboard number for the police on Tel: 08452 777444. The Police also employ a Diversity Officer who can be contacted on Tel: 01803 841581 for advice and information.

I have suffered discrimination. Where can I go for help?

It is unlawful for a person to discriminate on racial grounds against another person. The law defines racial grounds as including race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins.

Contact Devon Racial Equality Council for help and support or The Equality and Human Rights Commission

I have been discriminated against while I have been in contact with the Council. Who can I report it to?

At Torbay Council we are committed to eliminating any form of harassment and discrimination from all aspects of our work and ensuring we contribute to making Torbay a safer place for minority communities. If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of discrimination that has occurred ...

Whilst visiting a Council building/reception
When receiving a Council service
By a member of Council staff whilst working for the Council

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