PSO 2800 - Inside Time

PSO 2800 Annexes – Page 24The Race Issues Team – responsible for race equality policy, the aim of which is to achievecompliance with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. Develops and maintains thePrison Service Race Equality Scheme (RES) and ensures appropriate links with theoverarching Home Office RES and the related work of the NOMS diversity strategy;The Service Delivery and Implementation Team – consists of members of Race EqualityAction Group and operational staff on secondment. Assists establishments with theimplementation of Prison Service policy and compliance with RR(A)A. Responsibility fordiversity-related training. Manages the REAG helpdesk (see below);The Community Links Team - works with external organisations (voluntary and communitysector / business / local government / faith groups / Race Equality Councils etc) oncommunity engagement that will assist establishments in meeting their obligations underthe RR(A)A and enhance the involvement of external groups in the management of raceequality within establishments.10.9 The REAG Helpdesk can be used by any member of staff as a first point of enquiry inconnection with the work of the Group. The Helpdesk can be contacted via telephone or e-mail. All enquiries will receive a response within 48 hours. Contact details are as follows:Helpdesk telephone: 020 7217 2521Helpdesk e-mail: reag@hmps.gsi.gov.ukIssue No. 264 issue date 25/09/06