Addressing Hate Crimes and Online Harassment: Case Study and Impact
Changing the Culture
Conference
Hate Crime & Online Harassment
Faisal’s Story
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Faisal had just started university when he began to be targeted by
other students.
•
It started with Faisal being called “weird” and “boring” by his new
flatmates because he chose not to go out and drink during
Freshers’ week.
•
Soon enough, Faisal was targeted with racial abuse and
repeatedly called the “flat terrorist” by one of his flatmates.
•
The others in the flat told him not to worry because it was just
‘banter.’
•
One of the other flatmates noticed Faisal was uncomfortable and
told him he should stand up for himself more.
•
Whenever possible, Faisal avoided his flatmates and even stayed
out of the communal areas like the kitchen.
Faisal’s Story
•
He lost his confidence and found it difficult to speak to his tutors
about what was happening because he thought he wouldn’t be
taken seriously.
•
Faisal still attended all of his classes but was often distracted at the
thought of having to go back to his flat.
•
Finances began to become a big worry for him as he continuously
spent money on fast food so he could avoid the kitchen.
•
One of his flatmates began to get concerned as they hadn’t seen or
heard from Faisal for a few days and contacted the Accommodation
Office
•
A Residential Officer paid a visit to Faisal and realised he was
struggling and offered to help him speak to student support
Hate Crime Definition
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Hate crimes (or hate incidents) are any crimes or incidents that are
targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that
person’s:
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disability
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race or ethnicity
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religion or belief
•
sexual orientation
•
transgender identity
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When hate incidents become
criminal offences
they are known as hate
crimes. A criminal offence is something which breaks the law of the
land.
Hate Crime Definition
•
Some Police forces now recognise alternative sub-culture hate incidents.
These are incidents based on someone’s appearance and include Goths,
Emos, Punks and other similar groups.
•
Hate Crimes and Incidents can be committed against a person or
property.
•
A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the
hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
The Impact
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Feeling embarrassed
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Isolation
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Worried about not being taken seriously
•
Financial
•
Mental Health
•
General Health
What could have been done differently?
•
More
respect
shown from the flatmates
•
For the flatmates to know
when to draw the line
, everybody’s line
of what is considered as “banter” is different
•
Knowing that their “joke” could be perceived as
a hate incident
•
Having
active bystanders
•
Knowing where and how to
report
a hate incident
•
Ensuring the Residential Officer was
effectively trained
to signpost
Yes to Respect
•
A Union campaign working in partnership with the University and local
community
•
Taking a zero tolerance approach to Hate Crime, Online Harassment and
Sexual Harassment
•
It aims to promote diversity, inclusivity and unity here at UCLan
•
It also aims to prevent incidents by continuing to change attitudes and
promote a safe campus for all
•
To increase awareness of reporting mechanisms and support
•
We want students and staff to work together for a shared goal, which is
to promote and adhere to respecting each other, despite our differences
www.uclansu.co.uk/yestorespect
Reporting Incidents
•
The Students’ Union Advice Centre is a 3
rd
party reporting centre for
hate crime with trained advisors on hand
•
Online Incident Report Form:
https://www.uclansu.co.uk/hatecrime/reporting
•
Email:
ReportHateCrime@uclan.ac.uk
Any questions?
The content highlights a scenario where Faisal faces racial abuse and isolation at university, showcasing the impact of hate crimes. It defines hate crimes targeting disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Additionally, it discusses the importance of recognizing alternative sub-culture hate incidents. The story emphasizes the need for respect, awareness of boundaries in banter, and considering diverse perspectives to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Changing the Culture Conference Hate Crime & Online Harassment
Faisals Story Faisal had just started university when he began to be targeted by other students. It started with Faisal being called weird and boring by his new flatmates because he chose not to go out and drink during Freshers week. Soon enough, Faisal was targeted with racial abuse and repeatedly called the flat terrorist by one of his flatmates. The others in the flat told him not to worry because it was just banter. One of the other flatmates noticed Faisal was uncomfortable and told him he should stand up for himself more. Whenever possible, Faisal avoided his flatmates and even stayed out of the communal areas like the kitchen.
Faisals Story He lost his confidence and found it difficult to speak to his tutors about what was happening because he thought he wouldn t be taken seriously. Faisal still attended all of his classes but was often distracted at the thought of having to go back to his flat. Finances began to become a big worry for him as he continuously spent money on fast food so he could avoid the kitchen. One of his flatmates began to get concerned as they hadn t seen or heard from Faisal for a few days and contacted the Accommodation Office A Residential Officer paid a visit to Faisal and realised he was struggling and offered to help him speak to student support
Hate Crime Definition Hate crimes (or hate incidents) are any crimes or incidents that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person s: disability race or ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation transgender identity When hate incidents become criminal offences they are known as hate crimes. A criminal offence is something which breaks the law of the land.
Hate Crime Definition Some Police forces now recognise alternative sub-culture hate incidents. These are incidents based on someone s appearance and include Goths, Emos, Punks and other similar groups. Hate Crimes and Incidents can be committed against a person or property. A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
The Impact Feeling embarrassed Isolation Worried about not being taken seriously Financial Mental Health General Health
What could have been done differently? More respect shown from the flatmates For the flatmates to know when to draw the line, everybody s line of what is considered as banter is different Knowing that their joke could be perceived as a hate incident Having active bystanders Knowing where and how to report a hate incident Ensuring the Residential Officer was effectively trained to signpost
Yes to Respect A Union campaign working in partnership with the University and local community Taking a zero tolerance approach to Hate Crime, Online Harassment and Sexual Harassment It aims to promote diversity, inclusivity and unity here at UCLan It also aims to prevent incidents by continuing to change attitudes and promote a safe campus for all To increase awareness of reporting mechanisms and support We want students and staff to work together for a shared goal, which is to promote and adhere to respecting each other, despite our differences www.uclansu.co.uk/yestorespect
Reporting Incidents The Students Union Advice Centre is a 3rd party reporting centre for hate crime with trained advisors on hand Online Incident Report Form: https://www.uclansu.co.uk/hatecrime/reporting Email: ReportHateCrime@uclan.ac.uk
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