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- What is hate crime?
- Types of hate crime
- What should you do if it is happening to you or someone you know?
- Help Lines
What is hate crime?
Hate crime is when someone attacks another person verbally or physically, and they are motivated by prejudice or hate against a particular group of people. Hate crime is usually aimed at people who:
- are of a different race, colour, ethnicity
- are of a different belief, faith group or religious sect
- are of a different sexuality or gender identity
- are a vulnerable adult because of their age, frailty or any disability
Types of hate crime
Hate crime can take many forms including:
- Physical assault
- Offensive graffiti, leaflets, emails, letters or posters
- Damage to property
- Arson
- Abusive or obscene phone calls
- A threat of attack or bullying
What should you do if it happens to you or someone you know?
If you or someone you know is a victim of hate crime, it's important that you don't retaliate. You could risk violence or make the situation worse. Make sure you tell someone about it. If you're at school or college, tell a teacher or staff member what has happened and they'll help you sort it out and help you decide whether you want to inform the police.
In any situation, it's your right to go to the police, report a crime and have it investigated. If you're scared to go to the police, you can talk in confidence to a Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre/One Stop Shop.
Help Lines
Report hate crime to Essex Police directly using 999 in an emergency and 0300 333 4444 in a non-emergency.
Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111
To contact your local Domestic Abuse & Hate Crime Unit call 0300 333 4444 plus the following extension:
- Basildon - 40700
- Braintree, Uttlesford & Witham - 63744
- Chelmsford & Maldon - 60743
- Colchester & Tendring - 10618
- Harlow, Brentwood & Epping Forest - 20162
Victim Support
They are a charity that helps anyone affected by crime. Their service is free and confidential.
Essex Police
Advice from the Essex Police about hate crime and how to report it in your local area.
Respect4Us
This website has a great interactive section teaching the rights we all have to live a life that is free of violence and threat.
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