Hate Crime Awareness Week runs 10 to 17 October this year. The purpose of this week is to encourage authorities, key partners, and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle hate crime across the UK.
Hate crime is the targeting of anyone verbally or physically because of a personal characteristic. This can be an act of violence, aggression, prejudice or hostility directed at a person because of their:
- Age
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Lifestyle
Connected Voice support people who have experienced hate crime through their advocacy services.
They also offer hate crime and anti-social behaviour training for professionals which helps frontline staff identify hate incidents more effectively and ensure victims can access the right support. You can find out more information about accessing this training here.
