Glossop SNT - School Engagement 

PCSO Buller from Glossop YET (Youth Engagement Team) and PCSO Jones from Hadfield SNT had been Invited to attend Longdendale High School, Spring St. Hollingworth today, Wednesday 7th May.

The team completed inputs with students from years 8, 9 and 10 on ‘Hate Crime’ . Our aim was - to understand what a hate crime is, what are the monitored strands and the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) definition, including learning about the effects hate crime (and hate incidents) have on victims and the community at large.

🔴 Definition of a Hate Crime 

A hate crime is when a Criminal Offence is committed which is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by hostility or prejudice on personal characteristics (monitored strands).

🔵 Monitored Strands

* Disability (seen or unsee) 

* Race/Ethnicity

* Religion/Faith/ Belief

* Sexual Orientation 

* Trans Status

* Alternative Sub-Cultures (since 2016)

* Gender (since April 5th 2021) 

☑️ We discussed Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes (Whats the differnce ?)

☑️ We looked at the recent Hate Crime statistics ( England & Wales)

☑️ We discussed the types of Hate Crime.

☑️ Social Media and Online Hate Crime.

☑️ Consequences and the Uplifting of Sentences.

☑️ Third Party Reporting Centres/ How to contact the Police /Fearless - The on-line reporting tool for young people. 

Thank you to the headteacher and staff for accommodating todays visit and especially to those students who engaged with the team.

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#YouthEngagement

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