CITIZENS' Advice Bureaux (CAB) throughout the North-East are joining the fight against racism.
The National Association of CAB in the North is holding a seminar in Darlington tomorrow to launch its new anti-racist policy.
Among the topics to be discussed are volunteers making links with black and minority groups, and CAB members taking part in schemes to monitor racist crimes.
CAB service chairman Sir Graham Hart said: "We live in a world where people are often disadvantaged, harassed or even attacked because of their race or religion.
"The CAB service has a major part to play in bringing about better relations between individuals and between different communities.
"Our whole ethos is about helping people, no matter who they are, to exercise their rights and to obtain fair treatment under the law, and thereby improve their lives. It is vital we play our part to the full."
An action guide, detailing how volunteers can combat racism, will be distributed to CAB offices throughout the region following tomorrow's conference.
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