Hate crime

What is hate crime?

A hate crime is a criminal act that is motivated by prejudice or hatred against someone because of their identity or characteristics. This can include their race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other aspects of who they are.

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Forms of hate crime

  • Physical Violence: Assaulting someone because of their race, religion, or any other characteristic.
  • Verbal Abuse: Using slurs, threats, or insults directed at someone’s identity, like their nationality, religion, or sexuality.
  • Online Hate: Spreading hate speech, threats, or discriminatory content through social media or online platforms.
  • Damage to Property: Vandalizing or destroying property associated with a specific community, such as a place of worship, cultural center, or individual’s home.
  • Discrimination: Being treated unfairly in workplaces, schools, public spaces because of one’s identity.
  • Symbols of hate: the display of symbols or messages associated with hate groups (racist or extreme symbols)

How we can prevent Hate Crime

Education and awareness

Challenge stereotypes – learn about different cultures, races, religions and identities to better understand and respect others. 

Spread Awareness – get people talking about hate crimes and why they’re wrong, encouraging people to think before they act. 

Promote inclusivity and respect

Build positive relationships – encourage people from different backgrounds to get to know each other and break down any barriers. 

Support everyone – make sure everyone feels heard and valued, especially those from minority groups or different backgrounds. 

Address the root causes

Fight prejudice – work to stop the spread of hateful ideas by encouraging respect and understanding between people of all backgrounds.

Get help

Stand up to extremists: Help stop the spread of harmful beliefs and hate-filled messages, especially online, and support positive messages of inclusion and peace.

How to report Hate Crime /Get help

Report to the Police 

If you’re worried about someone being in immediate danger due to hate crime, dial 999

For non-urgent cases, call 101 or report online through the police website at police.uk

You can also report anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Speak with a trusted adult or a teacher at school. 

Childline – www.childline.org.uk

You can call 0800 1111, or sign up so you can online chat and send messages (9am – midnight) – support provided by the NSPCC.

Resources

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Interactive Presentation (PowerPoint containing films)

Suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and above.

1. Different types of hate.
2. Why people commit hate crimes.
3. How disinformation can increase hate.
4. How to protect yourself and others.

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Get help

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger please dial 999.

If you need help and advice call childline 0800 1111 or text the missing persons helpline 116 000.

If you have concerns about a young person who might be at risk or someone you suspect is an offender call your local police on 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.