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Being different is

not a crime

It takes all kinds

of people to build

a community

www.blackpool.gov.uk/hatecrime

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Some examples of hate incidents

People may say or do things that make you feel alarmed,scared, upset or in fear of violence. It may be a neighbour orsomeone else who keeps calling you names, threatens to hurtyou or damages your property. If someone commits a criminaloffence that makes you feel like this, it is called a HATE CRIME.

HATE INCIDENT: This is any incident where you or anyone elsehas been targeted because they are believed to be different.Someone can be harassed, victimised, intimidated or abused bysomeone else because of their:

What can I report?Any hate crime or incidentAny hate crime or incidentAny hate crime or incidentAny hate crime or incident

Some examples of hate crimes

People swearing at you ormaking abusive

remarks and calling younames

Making nuisance phonecalls that upsetor annoy youSomeone threatening

you or doing things thatfrighten, intimidate

or distress you Sending you nasty

letters, e-mails or textmessages

Bullying at school or in theworkplace

Domestic or honour -

based violence

Someone attacking you,hitting you, spitting orthrowing things at you

Graffiti

Arson

Damage to property

Forced Marriage

Stealing from you

Race

Religion

Age

Disability

Gender (including Trans) or

because they are Lesbian, Gayor Bisexual

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Anyone can be a victim; you do not haveto be a member of a minority

community, or someone who is generallyconsidered to be vulnerable.

For example, a heterosexual man who is called names whenhes leaving a gay bar can be a victim of homophobiaeven though he himself is not gay. In this way, anyone canbe the victim of a hate incident.

ConfidentialityAll incidents reported to the council or to the police willbe treated confidentially and will only be passed on toother relevant agencies if you give your consent. Youmay be contacted by a Council officer for furtherinformation unless you do not wish to be contacted.

Who can report?Anybody can report a hate crime or a hateincident. If you are the victim or you knowsomeone who is a victim of a hate incident then wewant to know about it.

You can report anonymously (you do not need to tell us whoyou are), but if you want us to contact you, you must leave atelephone number, address or e-mail address.

You can report an incident even if you do nothave all of the information requested on theform, as any information that you can

provide may be valuable.

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Why report it?

Hate crimes/incidents can cause a person to feel

humiliated, embarrassed or angry. Sometimesthey can cause death or injury, and will almostalways cause stress, illness and fear. Repeatedincidents can lead to severe distress, making lifeunbearable. If incidents are reported, support canbe offered to the victim.

Hate crimes/incidents can create a climate of fear.They can stop people from taking part fully ineveryday life because of their ever-present fear.Reporting helps people to feel safer.

Episodes of hate crimes/incidents are not onlysignificant for an individual, family or group; they

have widespread and long-term consequences forthe whole community.

It will help us prevent future crimes and incidents,and offenders will be dealt with appropriately.

So, if you have witnessed or been the victim of a hate incident,please

The information will be recorded and used by the Council andpartner organisations such as the Police and the Racial EqualityCouncil to provide help and support to the victim, deal with theperson(s) responsible and prevent similar incidents happening inthe future. All incidents are taken very seriously and treated in

the strictest confidence.

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How do I report?There are different ways to report a hate crime or hate incident.You can :

Complete the HATE INCIDENT REPORTING FORM

Online: at www.blackpool.gov.uk/hatecrime

By post: you can download the form atwww.blackpool.gov.uk/hatecrime or pick one

up from Customer First (Corporation Street) andreturn it (no stamp required) to:

FREEPOSTFED UnitPO Box 117Westgate House

Squires Gate LaneBlackpoolFY4 2GD

Telephone Blackpool Police on 01253 293933

Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

Report to the Police online: www.lancashire.police.co.uk

In an emergency call

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AGEAGEAGEAGEAge Concern Information &Advice Centre64 Cookson StreetBlackpoolFY1 3DRwww.ageconcern.org.ukTel: 01253 622812

Free,confidentialservice, for olderpeople and theircarers. Drop in,telephone,home visit orappointment.

Blackpool YoungPeoples Councilwww.rubothered.co.ukBlackpool Council Access andParticipation Unit: 01253 754841hayley.mills@blackpool.gov.uk

Connexions Direct

(young people age 13-19)www.connexions-direct.com to e-mail or speak to an adviser onlineTel: 080 800 13219Text: 07766 413219Open every day from 8am until2am. You don't have to give yourname or personal details if you

don't want to.

Advice and SupportAdvice and SupportAdvice and SupportAdvice and Support

DISABILITYDISABILITYDISABILITYDISABILITYDisability Information &Support

info.dis@wwmail.co.ukTel: 01253 472202 / 472203

Impartial and confidentialinformation and advice on a widerange of topics for people withdisabilities or anyone wantinginformation on disability issues.

* Please note: If you are unable toreach the service on the above

telephone numbers please callAdvice Link on 476843 for moreinformation.

Mind (Blackpool, Fylde &

Wyre Mind)blackpoolmind@btconnect.comTel: 01253 626997

Mind works to create a better lifefor everyone with experience ofmental distress.

Mobility Panelcmdawsonbrown@aol.co.ukwww.b4me.com/mobility

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCEDOMESTIC VIOLENCEDOMESTIC VIOLENCEDOMESTIC VIOLENCE24hr National DomesticViolence Helpline

Tel: 0808 2000 247

Blackpool Council,Domestic Abuse Team

domesticabuse.team@blackpool.gov.ukTel: 01253 651097

(Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)

Fylde Coast Women's AidTel: 01253 596699www.womensaid.org.uk

Women's Aid is the national

domestic violence charity whichco-ordinates and supports anEngland-wide network of over 300local organisations, providing over500 projects which include refugeaccommodation, outreachservices, children's services,telephone helplines and

information services.

FAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHBlackpool Faith Forumwww.interfaithatblackpool.comandy.divall@blackpool.gov.uk

01253 477316

Fylde Coast Hindu SocietyDr K VasudevTel:01253 720747vasudev@globalnet.co.uk

Blackpool Interfaith ForumFor Youth (BIFFY)www.rubothered.co.uk/biffyBlackpool Council Access andParticipation Unit: 01253 754841stuart.dunne@blackpool.gov.uk

Blackpool Mosque & IslamicCommunity Centre2 Revoe StreetBlackpoolFY1 5HNTel: 01253 291967

www.blackpool-mosque.co.uk

Blackpool Reform JewishCongregationThe SynagogueRaikes ParadeBlackpoolFY1 4EX

Tel: 01253 713619les.firth@tiscali.co.uk

Blackpool United HebrewCongregationRabbi David BraunoldSynagogue ChambersLeamington Road

BlackpoolFY1 4HDTel: 01253 392382

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FORCED MARRIAGEFORCED MARRIAGEFORCED MARRIAGEFORCED MARRIAGEANDANDANDAND HONOURHONOURHONOURHONOUR BASEDBASEDBASEDBASEDVIOLENCEVIOLENCEVIOLENCEVIOLENCEForced Marriage UnitTel: 020 7008 0151Emergency duty officer 020 70081500fmu@fco.gov.uk

Karma NirvanaTel:0800 5999247www.karmanirvana.org.ukAsian Male and Female Project:Providing emotional and practicalsupport to help survivors of forced

marriage safely re-build their lives.

Sahara48 Fishwick ParadePrestonPR1 4XQ

Tel: 01772 702090sahara.inpreston@btinternet.com

Drop-in centre for Asian, Africanand African Caribbean womenproviding advice, information,counselling and support. Accessto interpreters: Bengali, Gujarati,Punjabi and Urdu.

GENDERGENDERGENDERGENDER

Fylde Coast Women's AidTel: 01253 596699www.womensaid.org.uk

The Gender Trust0845 2310505

www.gendertrust.org.ukinfo@gendertrust.org.ukHelps adults throughout the UKwho are Transsexual, GenderDysphoric, Transgender or thosewho's lives are effected by genderidentity issues.

Renaissance Blackpool

www.gynwayblackpool.com/renaissance_transgender_forum.htm

renaissance2@blueyonder.co.ukFriendly social meetings for transpeople (TV/TS/TG-M2F & F2M).

Transinclusionwww.transinclusion.orgathompson@druglinelancs.co.ukTel: 01253 311431Mobile: 07875 355390

Blackpool based group dedicatedto promoting awareness of the

issues affecting trans people andpeople with gender identitydisorders.

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RACE and ETHNICITYRACE and ETHNICITYRACE and ETHNICITYRACE and ETHNICITYAfrican and CaribbeanFriends & Relatives

Association (AFRA)www.b4me.com/afraafranews@hotmail.co.uk

Blackpool Fylde & WyreFilipino CommunityOrganizationwww.filipinogroups.co.uk

Blackpool Race EqualityForum01253 477117catherine.mugonyi@blackpool.gov.uk

Preston and WesternLancashire Racial

Equality Councilwww.prestonrec.org.ukadmin@prestonrec.org.ukTel: 01772 885128FREEPHONE helpline:

0808 808 7398

Race Hate Awareness andPrevention (RHAP) works inpartnership with key agencies totackle racist incidents but isindependent of the Police.

Saharasahara.inpreston@btinternet.comTel: 01772 702090

Drop-in centre for Asian, Africanand African Caribbean womenproviding advice, information,counselling and support. Access

to interpreters: Bengali, Gujarati,Punjabi and Urdu.

SEXUAL ORIENTATIONSEXUAL ORIENTATIONSEXUAL ORIENTATIONSEXUAL ORIENTATIONBlackpool Wyre & FyldeLGBT Forum

www.b4me.com/lgbtforumlgbtforum@hotmail.co.uk

Forum group that is open to all ofthe LGBT community. Meetingsare laid back and informal and aMUST for any one wanting tokeep abreast of the latest local

issues. Sub-groups include anolder LGBT forum and a womensgroup.

The Blue Phone07940 979610

The BLUE PHONE is carried byan LGBT Community Volunteer

24/7. Members of the LGBTCommunity in Blackpool andFylde can call and speak to aVolunteer for advice, guidanceand to report crimes and incidentsanonymously if they do not wishto speak to the Police directly.Although the Volunteer is guided

by the Police, details will not bedisclosed to the Police if the callerdoes not consent.

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National Lesbian & GaySwitchboardTel: 0207 837 7324

Lesbian and GayFoundation HelplineTel: 0845 330 3030 (6pm - 10pm)

Ok2beLGBT young peoples group.Blackpool Council Access andParticipation Unit: 01253 754841

hayley.mills@blackpool.gov.uk

Shiver(Sexual Health HIVEducation and Responses)Project 102, 102 Dickson RoadBlackpool, FY1 2BU

athompson@druglinelancs.co.ukTel: 01253 311431Confidential service supportingthe needs of people in Blackpoolliving with oraffected by HIVor other sexualhealth concerns.

GENERAL ADVICEGENERAL ADVICEGENERAL ADVICEGENERAL ADVICEAND SUPPORTAND SUPPORTAND SUPPORTAND SUPPORT

Blackpool AdvocacyMyriad House, 6A SkywaysAmy Johnson WayBlackpoolFY4 2RPTel: 01253 405959www.blackpooladvocacy.co.uk

A free, confidential andindependent service providingsupport and representation toadults who may be experiencingdifficulties, or do not know how toobtain support, in relation tohealth, social care or domesticviolence.

Blackpool Equalities Forum

www.b4me.com/equalitiesforumcatherine.mugonyi@blackpool.gov.uk

Open and informal public forumwhere any equalities issues canbe raised and discussed.

Citizens Advice Bureau6-10 Whitegate DriveBlackpoolFY3 9AQTel: 01253 308400advice@blackpoolcab.org.ukwww.blackpoolcab.org.uk

Free, confidential, impartial andindependent advice provided byfully trained advisers. Initial adviceon any subject. Advice availablein person at a drop-in session, orat the NHS Walk in Centre onTues & Thurs evenings(appointment only). Outreachadvice also available at 9 doctorssurgeries (registered patientsonly). www.adviceguide.org.ukis an online CAB service thatprovides independent advice.

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Samaritans16 Edward StreetBlackpoolFY1 1BA

Tel: 01253 622218National Helpline: 08457 909090

jo@samaritans.org

Confidential, emotional support forpeople who are experiencing

feelings of distress or despair,including those which may lead tosuicide.

Victim Support37 Springfield RoadBlackpoolFY1 1PZ

Tel: 0845 373 2458 (Blackpool),National Helpline: 0845 3030900northerndistrict.lancashire@victimsupport.org.uk

Confidential and independentsupport and information forvictims of crime and for witnesses

attending local courts. Servicesare free and available toeveryone, whether or not thecrime has been reported.

Police ContactsPolice ContactsPolice ContactsPolice ContactsIf your incident isn't an emergencyand you'd like to speak to thepolice about a crime/incidentplease contact the officers below:

LGBT LiaisonOfficer

PC LindseyNottinghamTel: 01253 607242

Lindsey.Nottingham@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Race Relationsand DisabilityOfficerPC Julie HallTel: 01253 604244

Julie.Hall@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Disability

NeighbourhoodPolicing contactPCSO Bev Keohane

Beverley.Keohane@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

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This booklet has been produced by the

Equality and Diversity UnitBlackpool Council

PO Box 117Westgate HouseSquires Gate LaneBlackpoolFY4 2GD

Tel: 01253 477117

E-mail: equalities@blackpool.gov.ukwww.blackpool.gov.uk/hatecrime

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