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National Scottish Policing Awards 2009
The "Respect for All" project won a Highly Commended award in the Community protection and initiative category at the National Scottish Policing Awards in October 2009. The award was presented by Minister for Justice, Kenny MaCaskill who commented on its inventive and positive way of delivering a difficult subject.
PC Derek Allison, Aberdeenshire Diversity Officer with Grampian Police who was heavily involved in 'Respect for All's' success said:
‘To have the "Respect For All" project recognised and receiving a Highly Commended award at the National Policing Awards is a fantastic achievement. The project uses an exciting and innovative approach to deliver the difficult subject of Diversity and Equality in schools.
The success of the project was only achieved by the excellent and professional work done by all the agencies involved. It is hoped that this worthwhile project is taken up by other schools both in Grampian and the rest of Scotland especially on the back of the positive publicity it has now received.’
Daniel Christian, project coordinator at MeAL, said: ‘This new initiative allowed the young people to learn what Respect and Fairness really mean, and to apply this new knowledge to their daily lives, as well as acting as ambassadors to others in the school.’
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