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Hate crime can be:
- Threatening behaviour
- Assault
- Offensive letters, hate mail or online abuse
- Damage to your home
- Encouraging others to commit hate crime
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Report hate crime to the police first:
- For emergencies, call 999
- For non-emergencies, call 101
After you report a hate crime or incident, the police will give you a reference number. You can use it when contacting them about your case.
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Let us know
Once you’ve reported the incident to the police, get in touch with us. We’ll:
- Investigate further
- Offer support with sensitivity and respect
- Refer you to external agencies if needed
- Assign a dedicated team member if appropriate
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Find further support
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Crimestoppers
If you have information about a hate crime but don’t want to speak to the police, you can share what you know with Crimestoppers.
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NSPCC
The NSPCC supports children and young people. Visit their website to reach a professional counsellor for help, advice and support.
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True Vision
True Vision offers clear information on hate crime, how to report it online and where to find help and support.
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Stop Hate UK
Stop Hate UK offers confidential support and 24/7 helplines for people affected by hate crime in some UK areas.
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Victim Support
Victim Support provides free, confidential, and impartial support to anyone affected by crime in England and Wales.
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Family Lives
Family Lives helps parents and professionals build strong, loving relationships through free, confidential support.
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