Hate Crime
Hate crime is any incident, which may or may not be a crime, that the victim or any other person perceives to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards any aspect of a person’s identity, based upon the victim's:
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Disability
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Race, Ethnicity or Nationality
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Religion, faith or belief
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Sexual orientation
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Transgender identity
Hate crime can include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, assault and bullying, as well as damage to property. The perpetrator can also be a friend, carer or acquaintance who exploits their relationship with the victim for financial gain or some other criminal purpose.
Victim Support
There are a wide range of organisations who support victims and witnesses of hate crime. You can find out more about some of these organisations on their websites.
Educate Against Hate
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Confidential
Tell Mama
Measuring Anti Muslim Attacks which is a secure and reliable service that allows people from across England to report any form of Anti-Muslim abuse.
On Public Transport:
In an emergency you should always call 999.
True Vision
Will give information about hate crime or incidents and advice on how to report it.
Childline
ChildLine is the UK’s free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people