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Hate Crime awareness week |
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Resident
Earlier this week PCSO Flower attended Dronfield Cardio club as part of hate crime awareness week. It was a great chance to talk to members of the community about being aware of what hate crime is all about. It also allowed chance to talk to more vulnerable members of the community about other issues affecting them including cold callers, door step sellers and nuisance calls etc. We also had a number of crime prevention freebies to give away curtesy of North East Derbyshire Community Safety Team.
Hate Crime crime prevention information, Hate makes me feel... alone · anxiety fear · sad · upset humiliated · hurt victimised Hate crime advice It’s not always easy to know whether you have been a victim of a hate crime. Some people think they need to be physically assaulted before it counts as a crime, this is not the case. Other examples of hate crimes include: • Graffiti sprayed onto your home or religious building • Being targeted verbally or physically due to your seen or unseen disability • Online harassment due to your sexuality • Receiving threats of violence or intimidation because of your religion
What is a hate crime? The CPS define a hate crime as any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; gender identity or perceived gender identity; disability or perceived disability. You may have been a victim of a hate crime if you have been targeted because of your personal characteristics
What to do if you are a victim of a hate crime • Call the police on 999 in an emergency • Report via 101 or www.derbyshire.police.uk
Derbyshire Constabulary will work with you to make sure you feel comfortable and safe in making your report and providing evidence. If you are unsure about speaking to the police initially, you can contact 0800 138 1625 www.stophateuk.org
Derbyshire Victim Services Offer a friendly, free and confidential service to all victims of crime within Derbyshire. They are there to help you with emotional support and practical advice. www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk
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