Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and welcome in their home and community. No one should be targeted because of who they are. We take all reports of hate crime and hate incidents seriously and will support anyone who experiences this type of behaviour.
This page explains what hate crime and hate incidents are, how we can help and what you should do if you have been affected. We work closely with the police and other organisations where appropriate and will support you throughout.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999.
| What we expect | Every person has the right to feel safe in their home and community, and to be treated with dignity and respect. Community Housing does not tolerate any behaviour that targets a person because of who they are. Hate crime and hate incidents are taken very seriously and are dealt with under a separate procedure to other anti-social behaviour. |
| What is a hate crime or hate incident? | A hate crime is a criminal offence committed against someone because of hostility or prejudice based on any of the following:
Examples include:
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| What can we do? | We will contact you within 24 hours of receiving a report. Depending on the situation, we may:
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| What you should do if you have experienced a hate crime or hate incident |
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