Hate Incident Reporting
A new support service has been launched for anyone who has experienced a hate incident in Leicestershire. Under the new service people are being encouraged to come forward and report any incidents where they feel they have been targeted due to their age, disability, gender, race, religion/ belief or sexual orientation.
A hate incident can take many forms - physical attack, damage to property, offensive graffiti, harassment, text messages, bullying and verbal abuse and threats. This service recognises that people are affected by these things in different ways and wants people to come forward so that they can be supported.
To access the service, WHICH IS FREE, all you will need to do is complete a Hate Incident Monitoring Form. You can report any hate incident
- on-line at www.leics.gov.uk/reporthate
- over the telephone on 0116 305 8263
or you can call into one of the local hate incident reporting centres, where staff will help you complete the form or fill it in on your behalf, at
- Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council’s Offices
- Community Action Hinckley and Bosworth on Waterloo Road
- or your local community house at Earl Shilton, Barwell or Wykin
Victim Support, who are supporting the service, will provide -
- Someone to talk to in confidence
- Someone who will listen
- Information on police and court procedure
- Help in dealing with other organisations
Reporting a hate Incidents CAN make a difference …. to you, your family and your life…. help us to help you!
