Citizens Advice Medway is also a hate crime reporting centre. We work to raise awareness of hate crimes and hate incidents on a local and national level and offer support to victims with practical advice and emotional support.
A hate incident is an incident where someone sees someone else treated with prejudice in a manner but is not a criminal offence. This discrimination can take the form of:
A hate crime is an illegal act that is motivated by hostility, or prejudice, and is directed towards someone based on their perceived or actual:
Hate crimes and hate incidents are on the rise but there is significant under-reporting and many victims suffer in silence for a long time.
Citizens Advice Medway provides support to these victims so they can begin to recover and ensure their experiences are reported appropriately, and in a confidential manner. Our practical support ranges from assisting with resolving neighbour disputes to helping to take legal action against perpetrators.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident, please contact us.
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