I think I have experienced a hate crime
A hate incident is an act which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender status. It does not matter whether the victim actually belongs to the group at which the hostility is targeted. We use the term ‘hate crime’ regardless of whether an incident constitutes an offence.”
Hate crimes hurt individuals and communities, and reporting it allows the University and the police to better understand and deal with what is happening.
Nobody should have to live with the fear and anxiety that hate crime can cause.
Think
Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999.
Finding a safe space. If possible, try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn't possible and you are on campus you can call security 07885201182 / 01904 876444 The Security Team can provide assistance and are able to be contacted 24 hours a day.
What is a hate crime? It might be useful to think about what hate crime is and how some of the behaviours are described.
Talk
Talk To a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
You can talk to one of the University Welfare Advisers to find out what your reporting options are and more about the support available both within and outside of the University. Welfare Appointments can be booked here.
You can also talk to any of your presidents in the Student's Union.
Report
Report and Support. You can Report a hate crime or hate incident anonymously or you can report with your details by clicking on ‘report with contact details’ which will put you in touch with a University Welfare Adviser.
To the Police. If you find yourself in an emergency situation – always dial 999.In an non-emergency you can dial 101 or contact or visit your local police station. Even if you wish to remain anonymous the information you provide may be vital in helping the police bring to justice the people who commit these crimes
True Vision have an online hate crime reporting form https://www.met.police.uk/true-vision-report-hate-crime/
Get Support
Make an appointment with a YSJ Welfare Adviser to find out about what support there is for you.