Hate crime is harassing, victimising, intimidating or abusing someone because of their race, faith, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
It can include:
- physical attacks
- harassment
- threats
- people swearing at you or making abusive remarks
- people doing things that frighten, intimidate or distress you
- bullying at school, college or place of work
- arson
- spitting or making insulting gestures
You can find out more about hate crime in the Warrington_Speak_Up_hate_crime_leaflet.pdf
True Vision
True Vision provide a service to all victims of hate crime, including specific resources for disabled people. It provides victims and witnesses an opportunity to report hate crimes and hate incidents online, provides general information on what a hate crime is and gives advice on staying safe. The online facility allows users to report to any force in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Scottish forces will be added shortly. The site also has resources which can be downloaded by victims or advocates.
Community reporting centres for hate crime
It is important that any hate crime is reported because it doesn't just affect the victim, it can have an impact on entire communities.
Community reporting centres enable victims of hate crime to report their incident in a place of their choosing where they feel confident, and help them get the help and support they require.
Victims are also able to report anonymously, which will still enable the police to gather information on the levels of hate crime and the hot spots.
Cheshire Police keep an up to date list of reporting centres in Warrington, visit their website to find out who you can contact.