Hate crime

Hate crime is when someone does something to hurt someone because of who they are.  They might be targeted because of hostility or prejudice towards their: 

• Disability
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Transgender identity 

Types of hate crime: 

Hate crimes can include: 

• physical attacks - physical assault, damage to property, offensive graffiti, neighbour disputes and arson
• threat of attack - offensive letters or emails, abusive or obscene telephone calls, groups hanging around to intimidate you and unfounded, malicious complaints
• verbal abuse or insults - harassment over the phone, by text or face to face, abusive gestures and remarks, bullying and threats 

Reporting Hate or Mate crime 

• Telephone your local police on 101, if it’s an emergency telephone 999.
• Report a Hate crime online
• Download an easy read reporting form. 
• Contact Citizens Advice Bureau or Stop Hate UK, who can report it for you.
• Tell your parent, carer or support worker - they will support you to report it. 

Further Advice and Support 

https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/bullying/mate-and-hate-crime