Press Release

Derry City Shadow Council Citizens Forum
Are sectarian attacks on young people on the increase?

2nd December 2005

Members of Derry City Shadow Council are holding a Citizens Forum in St Columb’s Park House on Tuesday 6th December at 7.00pm. The forum will debate – Are sectarian attacks on young people on the increase in our City?

Charlotte Cox from St Columb’s Park House will be giving a presentation about research recently launched in the City that was a study of Population Change and Social Inclusion. A representative from the PSNI, and a local young person will also give a presentation at the event. Sue Divin, Community Relations Officer with Derry City Council, will chair the meeting along with a member of the Shadow Council.

The Mayor, Councillor Lynn Fleming, encouraging members of the public to come along to the event, said it was a good opportunity to debate a very important and topical subject.

“I think it is important that we encourage young people to talk about their experiences and their opinions. Debates such as these are extremely beneficial and I believe they go someway towards creating more awareness of the problem and in turn help us identify how we can help reduce the number of attacks in our city,” she said.

Shadow Council Chairperson Christina Campbell speaking ahead of the event said:

" I think any sort of attacks on other people are deplorable and sectarian attacks are among the worst. To try and stop the rise in these attacks we need to listen to what people have to say in order to know what is the best action to take.”

Members of the public are invited to come along

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