Hate Crime Awareness Week is a national week (14th October – 21st October 2023) of action to encourage local authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime issues. The countywide Inclusive Communities Joint Coordinating Group, will utilise this week to:
- Raise awareness on hate crime, with a particular focus on disability.
- Build trust in our services and confidence to report hate crime, whilst also promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and community.
- Promote support services available to those who may suffer incidents of Hate Crime in North Yorkshire and the City of York
This is supported by the Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships. #HelpNotHateNY
A schedule of webinars and face to face sessions will be held across the week, here is a list of what is happening:
Webinars
- Understanding of Autism and Sensory Disorders Dave Pascoe, Restorative Solutions 16 October, 10:00am -11:00am
- Inspiring an Inclusive Approach to Everyday Life Chris Hailey Norris, Chief Executive, Up for Yorkshire 16 October, 9.30am – 11:00am
- Trans Awareness Session Clare Yates, North Yorkshire Youth 17 October, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
- Hate Crime Awareness LGBT community York LGBT Forum 17 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
- Misogyny and VAWG awareness session Carmel Offord, IDAS 19 October 12 noon – 1:00pm
- Hate Crime Awareness Session PC Amy Price, Hate Crime Coordinator, North Yorkshire Police 18 October 6pm – 7pm
Face to face sessions
- Demystifying Report and Support session Nicola Campbell, Head of Student Conduct and Respect University of York 17 October, 10:00am
- Inspiring an Inclusive Approach to Everyday Life Chris Hailey Norris, Up for Yorkshire 19 October, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
How to report Hate Crime
By reporting hate crime, you may be able to prevent it from happening again.
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 now.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.
Report it online
True Vision is a national police scheme to help victims report hate crime online. Report it online here.
Report by phone
Call 101, this non-emergency telephone number is staffed 24/7 to give you support and advice.
Visit a police station
If you’d prefer to speak to an officer in person, they can provide a safe and comfortable environment at any police station. Find your closest here.
Report hate material you’ve seen online
If you’ve seen something on a website or social media that promotes hatred or violence against a particular group, use the online form to report it.