Our current Gender Equality Scheme tells the people of Norfolk how we will promote equality between men and women (including Transgendered people).

We know that when gender differences are not recognised, then both men and women can be disadvantaged. 

It is recognised that women usually, but not always, have greater caring responsibilities and this will have an effect on what hours and type of job they do. Although men now have greater responsibilities in terms of carer roles it is sometimes difficult when employers do not recognise this and people can feel unsupported.

In terms of crime, women have a greater vulnerability towards domestic violence and sexual assaults whereas men are more likely to be the victims of murder and other types of violent crime.

We aim to break down these stereotypes and provide men and women with a level playing field with equal changes to access services and employment.

Internally, gender equality is promoted and discussed at the various Staff Support Networks such as the Norfolk Association of Women in Policing (NAWP) and the Women's Self Organised Group (WSOG) through Unison.