VCM_Hate Crime A5 leaflet.pdf

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If you have been affected by hate crime, we are here to provide independent reporting and support

For independent reporting or free, confidential advice speak to one of our

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Here to help

Victim Care Merseyside is a package of support delivered by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell.

Reporting a hate crimeIf you’ve experienced or witnessed a hate crime you can report it in the

Support after a hate crimeThese services are here to support you if you’ve been impacted by hate crime.Each service is tailored to the type of hate crime you’ve experienced to ensure you get the specialist support you need.Anthony Walker Foundation

following ways:Merseyside Police

As part of this package of care, there are a range of services on hand to oƪer support if you’ve been aƪected by a hate crime. You can contact all these services whether you have reported a crime to the police or not.

• If you or anyone else are in immediate • For all other incidents, report using the police non-emergency 101 • Or report online at www.merseyside.police.uk/report-hate-crime

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What is a hate crime?

hate crime • 0151 237 3974• support@anthonywalkerfoundation.

Hate incidents involve hostility or violence towards someone because of A hate crime is when a criminal oƪence takes places which is perceived by the victim, or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice • Race or perceived race, skin colour, nationality, ethnicity or heritage.• Religion or perceived religion, including people without a religious • Sexual orientation or perceived sexual • Disability or perceived disability, including physical impairments, mental health problems, learning disabilities, hearing, and visual • Gender Identity including people who are transgender or transsexual.

Hate crime can fall into one of three main categories: physical assault, verbal abuse, and incitement to hatred.

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It can include:• name calling or verbal abuse• graƯti or abusive writing• damage to property• threats or intimidation• bullying or harassment• physical attacks or violence, including sexual violence, arson, and murder.

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If, for any reason, you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Stop Hate UKStop Hate UK is available 24 hours a day. The helpline is conƬdential and You can report a hate crime by:• Telephone 24/7 on 0800 138 1625www.stophateuk.org/report-here/• Stop Hate UK hate crime reporting app available on App store and Google

Support for victims of LGBTQ+ hate • 0151 522 1400 with extension 5006• lgbthatecrime@caliverpool.org.ukDaisy Inclusive UK

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Support following a disability hate crime

• 0151 261 0309• info@daisyuk.com

Victim Care Merseyside

The Victim Care Merseyside hub provides a single point of contact for victims of crime residing in Merseyside to access free, conƬdential advice, plus emotional and practical support tailored to your needs.Request support by calling Freephone 0808 175 3080 on weekdays between 8am and 6pm.Alternatively, you can submit a contact form at www.victimcaremerseyside.org at any time.

For more information about Victim Care Merseyside please use your phone to scan the QR code

www.victimcaremerseyside.org