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Mutual respect and understanding.
Current measures of success
Increase the percentage of people who believe people from different backgrounds get on well together in their local area.
Increase the perception that people in the area treat one another with respect and consideration.
Key facts
Older people are still the main target of household burglaries but they are still less likely to be the victims of crime than other age groups.
Almost half of those aged over 75 are too afraid to leave their homes after dark because they believe they will be verbally abused or mugged.
Racist offences remain low in Somerset and are not targeted to any particular members of the black and ethnic minority communities. In 2007, schools reported 102 incidents of racism.
There is not enough data to support the verbal feedback from gay, lesbian and disabled people that they are victims of hate crime.
What we will do
Promote mutual respect and understanding between all members of the community.
Address the generation gap and increase opportunities for inter-generational activities.
What will we do first?
We will help people wherever they live to get on well together, irrespective of their age, gender or background.
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