Championing Workplace Hate Crime Awareness in South Tyneside

Workplace Hate Crime Champions in South Tyneside are dedicated to challenging discrimination and promoting a safe environment. They offer a 24/7 hotline for reporting hate incidents and aim to improve support for victims while taking action against perpetrators. The initiative focuses on enhancing community response to hate crimes and prioritizes a person-centered approach. Learn about hate crimes, support for victims, and how to report incidents in this comprehensive program.

• Workplace Hate Crime
• South Tyneside
• Discrimination
• Victim Support
• Hate Crime Reporting

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1. Workplace Hate Crime Champions

2. Challenging Discrimination New 24/7/365 dedicated telephone number for reporting hate incidents in South Tyneside 0191 4272020 New number introduced to replace 3rdparty ARCH system Our key objectives are to; Improve the reporting of hate crimes and incidents across South Tyneside Increase the support available to victims of hate crimes and incidents Improve action taken against perpetrators Develop a multi-agency response to hate incidents Deliver a person centred approach

3. What is Hate Crime: "Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by a hostility or prejudice based on a person s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by a hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.".

4. Victims of Hate Crime alg_fiona_pilkington_daughter Image result for anthony walker murder

5. 6 simple golden rules for vulnerable victims 1. Being believed and taken seriously - this does not mean you are taking sides 2. Listened to 3. Encourage victims to report the incidents to the Police or Council 4. Informed of the agencies that can offer support to victims and encourage referrals to these agencies 5. Making sure that victims take control of their information 6. Ensuring the individual or family are kept up to date with any actions

6. Who can report a Hate Crime? Anyone can report hate crimes and incidents including: The victim themselves Residents Carers of vulnerable people Community groups Witnesses to incidents *3rd party reporting = anyone can report an incident on behalf of someone else.

7. How can staff and residents report hate incidents/crimes? South Tyneside Homes, Community Safety and Tenancy Enforcement Team 0191 424 7999 ASB@SouthTyneside.gov.uk South Tyneside Council dedicated 24/7/365 telephone number which allows someone to report a hate incident or hate crime in person 0191 4272020 Northumbria Police non-emergency: 101 In case of emergency dial 999 (if the victim cannot call emergency services themselves make that call on their behalf)