Dont suffer in silence. Report disability hate crime today. Throughout this month, Thames Valley Police is raising awareness about disability hate crime and encouraging victims to report any incidents where they believe they, or another person is being targeted because of their disability. Last year, just 106 disability hate crime incidents were reported to Thames Valley Police. We think there are disability hate incidents and crimes which are going unreported. Everyone has the right to a life free from harassment, bullying, fear and intimidation, so if you think you are being targeted because of your disability then please tell someone and report it. If you see this happening challenge it, report it and together we can tackle hate crime in all its forms. Don’t suffer in silence, please speak out today so the police can take action and bring offenders to justice. Anyone who may be suffering as a victim is encouraged to please report any incidents to us as soon as possible by calling 101. If you feel you are unable to report the crime to the police for whatever reason, you can contact independent charities such as Stop Hate UK and True Vision in confidence. More information about how to report disability hate crime incidents via Stop Hate UK and True Vision can found here: stophateuk.org/talk-to-us/ report-it.org.uk/report_a_hate_crime Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers (opens new window) anonymously on 0800 555 111 No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court. There is more information about disability hate crime, how to spot the signs someone may be a victim, how to report disability hate crime and how to obtain support for victims and witnesses on our website: thamesvalley.police.uk/aboutus/aboutus-ead/aboutus-ead-hate-crime/aboutus-ead-disability-hate-crime.htm Follow #itsacrime on our @ThamesVP Twitter account
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:35:30 +0000
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