Stop Hate UK launched in Bucks

South Bucks District Council and Thames Valley Police are encouraging victims and witnesses of hate crime to come forward, and have funded Stop Hate UK, providing a new service to make this easier.

What is Stop Hate UK?
Stop Hate UK has more than 17 years’ experience in providing independent support to people who have been affected by Hate Crime.

What is Hate Crime?
Hate crime is any crime where a person is targeted because of their disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, faith, religion or sexual orientation.

How will it benefit me?
If you, a friend, neighbour, family member or work colleague are suffering as a victim of this type of crime, it is best to dial 101 and report it to police as soon as possible. We know hate crime can have a devastating impact on victims and can sometimes reduce the victims to living in fear of the perpetrator. For this, or any other reason, victims or witnesses may feel unable to speak to the police. Stop Hate UK are an independent charity who can take confidential reports of hate crimes and give advice to the caller.

The charity will then, if the caller agrees, refer the report to the police, local authority and Victim Support. If the caller doesn’t want their details to be taken, the report will be referred anonymously allowing the police and local authority to know where and when the crime has happened.

How can I report a crime?
To report a crime, call the Thames Valley Police: Phone: 101 or 999 in an emergency. Report a non emergency crime to Thames Valley Police online

How can I contact Stop Hate UK?
Phone: 0800 138 1625
Text: 07717989025
Email: talk@stophateuk.org
Web chat: www.stophateuk.org/talk
Online form: www.stophateuk.org/tell

You can also find out more about Stop Hate UK on Facebook and Twitter.