Hate Crime: What is it & how to report it

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What is hate crime?

A hate crime is when someone harms you or your property because they think you are different.

This could be because of

• a disability
• your race
• your religion
• your sexuality
• your gender identity

Hate crime may be when someone:

• bullies or frightens you
• damages your property
• takes your property
• calls you names
• hurts you

 

There are lots of ways that you can report hate crime

Tell someone you trust

 

Tell the Police

They will listen to you and help.

 

Telephone the police on

• 101 anytime
• 999 in an emergency

 

Contact Citizens Advice 

2 Bower Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8RY - Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Phone 01622 752420 Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm

 

Visit the True Vision website www.report-it.org

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Download the easy read Report It Hate Crime and Incident Report Form

Download the easy read Hate Crime Leaflet

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