Westward does not tolerate hate crime
It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week and Westward is pleased to be part of this - working with our communities, the police and agencies in partnership to raise awareness, support those affected and consider what we can all do to help.
We all have the right to live safely in our homes and enjoy our communities, free of hate crime. Visit: Hate crime | Westward to learn to know what counts as 'hate', how to report incidents and work together to build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities. A hate crime is:
Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person's race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.
Tackle hate crime by reporting it whether you experience it directly or see it in your community.
The UK is no place for hate and should be a safe place for all. We can all play a part in creating communities where everyone can live safely, with dignity and without fear of hate.
How can you report a hate crime incident?
To the police: You can report hate crime to the police a couple of ways. See more information here.
Is it an emergency? Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18000 or text 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the 999 Relay Assistant.