Hate Crime Awareness Week
Published: Tuesday, 1 October 2024
We want you to feel safe in your home and for all our estates and neighbourhoods to be places where people can go about their business without fear or harassment.
That's why we're once again supporting National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from 12 to 19 October. Find out more here: www.nationalhcaw.uk
What is Hate Crime?
Nottinghamshire Police records hate crimes within any one (or more) of the following categories: disability, race, religion/faith, sexual orientation, transgender identity, misogyny, alternative subculture, or other.
We do not tolerate it and we’ll always take the strongest action against anybody committing any acts of hate and support victims.
Report it
Research into hate crime shows that, unfortunately, most people who are victims of a hate crime chose not to report it. Please do.
Our Housing Patch Managers are trained to investigate reports of hate crime and to be supportive and sensitive to the needs of victims.
All complaints are taken seriously and we investigate them thoroughly and sensitively.
You can report Hate Crime to us in the following ways:
- Calling us on 0115 746 9555
- Emailing reportasb@nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk
- Text REPORTASB and your message to 80800 and we’ll call you back
Call the police on 101 or in an emergency or if you feel at risk, dial 999.
You can also report hate crime online at www.report-it.org.uk
Don’t be a bystander
It can be difficult to approach someone who may need help – but you could be someone’s lifeline by asking someone if they’re ok, or by calling the police if you’re worried someone is in immediate danger.
Remember that witnesses, as well as victims, can report a hate crime.
If it is an emergency or if you, or a resident feels at risk, dial 999.
More Support for victims
As well as our support, there are national organisations that offer support to victims of hate crime. They provide services such as helplines, guidance, confidential safety advice and training. Some may be able to report a hate crime on your behalf. Click on the links below to find out more.
Stop Hate UK
Working to challenge all forms of hate crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity.
Tell Mama
A national hate crime support and monitoring service for victims of anti-Muslim hatred.
A social enterprise passionate about building stronger communities by tackling inequalities faced by the most disadvantaged groups
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum
Advice, support and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
A safe and supportive organisation offering a range of services to women with a range of different needs.
CST
Deals with antisemitic incidents and provides victim support.
Friends Families and Travellers
Hate incident reporting and support service run by and for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the UK.
Galop
Charity tackling hate crime against LGBT+ communities.
Mencap
Charity for people with Learning Disabilities, providing advice and support.
Changing Faces
Disfigurement charity who provide support, advice and advocacy.
