Hate crimes are among the most under-reported crimes and National Hate Crime Awareness Week aims to convince victims why it is worth reporting. This year it takes place between Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th October.
A hate crime covers ill-treatment related to a person's disability, gender identity, race, religion or sexual orientation. It includes violence but also covers verbal and social media abuse. In Hillingdon we have a group of trained people called Hate Crime Upstanders to help victims come forward and I am member of the Team.
Click here to find out more about the Week and here to report a hate crime in Hillingdon or send me an email.
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