Support
This page is an information source for people who are facing racism and are seeking
help.
Reporting racist incidents to the police
Racism is a crime. Any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim
or any other person is considered to be a racist incident by the police.
It is the job police to prevent racist crime, provide support to victims
and to secure justice.
It is also important that racist incidents are reported and recorded so that
the rate of racist crime can be monitored and wider action be taken against
racism.
In an emergency always dial 999. You can report a non-emergency racist crime
to your local police station or online here.
Victim Support charity
Victims of crime are entitled to free, confidential advicce from a charity
called Victim Support. The charity is an independent national body with
staff and volunteers who are trained to provide victims with free emotional
support and practical assistance, including:
. someone to talk to in confidence
. advice on victims' rights
. information on police and court procedures
. advice about compensation and insurance
. links to other sources of help like counselling
Anyone affected by crime can contact Victim Support for help, regardless of whether they've
reported the crime to the police or how long ago the crime took place.
Victim
Support line: 0845 30 30 900
Hearing difficulties: 18001 0845 30 30 90
Minicom (or text telephone): 020 7896 3776.
email: supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Commission for Racial Equality
The CRE is a publicly funded, independent organisation that exists to tackle
racial discrimination and promote racial equality. Please visit their websitefor further information.
Other support organisations
Citizen’s
Advice Bureau
The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights and
how to take action against racist discrimination and racisally and religiously
motivated attacks.
Home Office
The Equality and diversity site outlines the government’s aims to reduce
race discrimination, how the law protects you from race discrimination and
what you can do to achieve justice or redress.
Inquest
Provides an independent free legal and advice service to bereaved families
and friends on the inquest system
Liberty
An independent human rights organisation, which works to defend and
extend rights and freedoms in England and Wales.
Trades Union Congress
Campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and
abroad — has more than 70 member unions representing nearly seven
million working people from all walks of life.
Law Centres Federation
Law Centres provide a free and independent professional legal service
to people who live or work in their catchment areas.
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