Race on the Agenda (ROTA)

Rota is a social action organisation and was founded 30 years ago as a result of joint efforts for a representative body to ensure that the Race Relations Act 1976 and the principles underlying it were implemented in public authorities of London and beyond.

Rota works with community and voluntary organisations that support a range of different ethnic communities across London.

The gendered strategy of Rota regarding deradicalisation bases itself on policy shaping and building community capabilities and practices that could support victims of racial discrimination, dealing with white right-wing extremists or have for example impact on girls affected by gang violence. Rota does not engage directly in the deradicalisation of youth. From a Rota perspective it is important to focus on the front line staff in regards to building up capacity and knowledge in Restorative Justice as a process to deradicalise for example right wing extremists and those involved in low level racial violence. All projects undertaken aim to increase the awareness of skilled personnel and their clients of the damage caused to humans and how to deal with this.

The team of Rota consists of 6 full time members of staff, 1 part time member and some volunteers. In future Rota is in the process of developing projects that seek to support the mental health of young people at-risk of becoming involved in extremism and also educational work around tackling racism.

Contact details:

Email: anthony@rota.org.uk