This week is National Hate Crime Awareness week

14th to 21st October 2017

A hate crime is where an individual is targeted because of their identity or perceived difference. It could be an act of violence or hostility or discrimination. Victims may have been bullied harassed or abused.

Hate crime destroys lives and isolates vulnerable individuals and communities. It is known to happen but it remains under reported. Left unreported, offenders are free to continue committing this crime. We want this to change. We want everyone to encourage and support people to talk about hate crime and most importantly REPORT IT.

• If anyone tells you that they have been a victim, listen to their story and encourage them to report it
• If you witness it, report it… You don’t have to be a victim to make a report
• In an emergency call the police 999, if it is not an emergency call  101
• If you don’t want to report to the police you could contact your local council.
• Report online https://www.reporthate.victimsupport.org.uk/ or ring 0300 30 31 982 (FREE) 24/7
• Download Hate Crime is wrong leaflet