A crime or an incident that is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hatred based on someone’s:
race, colour or ethnic origin
nationality or national origin
religion, faith or belief
gender or gender identity
sexuality or sexual orientation
disability
lifestyle or dress
Hate incidents can take many forms including:
physical attacks
threat of attack
verbal abuse or insults – including bullying
An incident doesn’t have to include violence for you to report it. Verbal abuse, threats or victimisation can be just as distressing and are taken just as seriously.
• A hate crime reporting centre is based in the community and allows you to report crimes without having to go directly the police station
• Victims can remain anonymous if they wish
• Some people may be concerned about going to the police themselves or lack the confidence to do so. A trained member of staff at the Reporting Centre can offer some support, such as providing a Safe Space to talk about what has happened and will make a referral on line with the victim and forward it to the local police division for allocation.
Support for Victims Section
Catch 22 – Free Support for Victims & Witnesses
Provide a range of Victim Services which focus on empowering victims and witnesses to cope and recover from the impact of a hate crime for those with a current or past experience, which includes a range of support including emotional and practical guidance, advocacy and advice. (link below)
GMCA and GMP have worked hard to update this Plan to include the following key priorities which also has the backing of Kate Green Deputy Mayor of Manchester:-
Key Priorities:
1. Improve education around hate crime
2. Prevention and early intervention towards hate crime from occurring
3. Bring communities together
4. Increase communication and awareness of hate crime and its consequences
5. Improve confidence to report hate crime
6. Improve support for victims of hate crime
Tameside community groups have worked with artists to make a creative campaign against hate. Look and listen out for their voices and art during Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (3 - 9 February 2025). The campaign aims to raise awareness of hate incidents and crime, and why it matters to report them.
Community Led Art & Audio Campaign
The artwork and audio sessions delivered in the community were based on their emotions and feelings around great and hate and shared experiences.
Click on the images below to view a larger version
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