It's Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week

Monday, 06 February 2023

Reporting Hate Crime

MSV is officially a national hate crime reporting centre, working with Greater Manchester Police to provide free help and support on reporting a hate crime in your area

Call MSV's Community Safety Team 24 hours a day for confidential help and support on 0161 226 4211

This Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week, we're taking a stand against hate.

No hate crime is acceptable. We all have a right to live without fear, hostility & intimidation.

No one should face hate, violence or abuse because of who they are, who they love, where they’re from, what they look like or what they believe.

Let’s make Greater Manchester the place where we look out for each other.

Find out more at: www.letsendhatecrime.com

#WeStandTogether

#GMHCAW2023

What is hate crime?

"Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a personal characteristic"

The 9 characteristics include:

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

Examples of hate crime include:

Threats of violence
Verbal or physical abuse
Racial abuse
Bullying behaviour
Ridiculing cultural differences
Offensive graffiti and fly posting

Reporting Hate Crime

Even if you are not sure you have been a victim of a hate crime, it is important to speak to someone to get advice. You can report a hate crime to any of the below organisations.

In an emergency, call 999.

	MSV: MSV is officially a national hate crime reporting centre, working with Greater Manchester Police to provide free help and support on reporting a hate crime in your area. You can call MSV's Community Safety Team 24 hours a day for confidential help and support on 0161 226 4211
	Crimestoppers: You can report any form of hate crime anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org
	Police: You can phone the police's non-emergency reporting number on 101 or visit www.gmp.police.uk to chat online with an operator.
	True Vision: Report hate crime anonymously online through True Vision's website.
	Greater Manchester Victims' Services You can get help and support by contacting Greater Manchester Victims’ Services on: 0161 200 1950 or Text Relay: 18002 0161 200 1950. You can also visit their website at www.gmvictims.org.uk