Hate Crime, Report it, Stop it!
Freephone: 0800 171 2272
Email: sari@sariweb.org.uk
We work with Stand Against Racism & Inequality SARI who deliver the hate crime victim service across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In Bristol SARI work with organisations including: Avon & Bristol Law Centre, Brandon Trust, Bristol Mind, OTR and Resolve West to deliver Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services.
To watch a short clip about how we work together, click here.
To listen to our free podcast featuring a panel of experts, sharing their knowledge, lived experience, and professional viewpoints around hate crime, click here.
For a further short clip on our approach to tackling hate crime, centering the experience of the victim, click here.
Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services are also on Facebook
A Hate Crime is:
A crime motivated by prejudice against a person because of their:
• Ethnicity or race
• Disability, including mental health
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Religion or belief
• Age, gender, marital or pregnancy status
A Hate Crime can be:
• A physical attack, like hitting
• Name calling or bad gestures
• Threats, harassment or intimidation
• Damage to property
• Nasty letters, emails, texts, phone calls, social media messages etc.
Video – what is a hate crime?
Watch a video, from the UK Government – Home Office, on what is a hate crime? (Via YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdUUD7jcMVs
Hate Crime Reporting
When a hate crime is reported to the main office at SARI, a case worker from one of the organisations will be allocated to the case. If you have been a victim of, or have witnessed a hate crime, please report it and help make your community safer. Read more What to expect if you report a hate crime?
Report It
Report to: Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Services
Freephone: 0800 171 2271
Email: mailto:sari@sariweb.org.uk
In an emergency, please call the police, dial 999
Discrimination
Discrimination, harassment and victimisation are illegal under the Equality Act 2010. The characteristics protected under the Equality Act include: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you feel you have been the victim of discrimination please contact the Avon & Bristol Law Centre.
Useful Websites
Victim Support
Independent charity for people affected by crime.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk
Report It
Report all types of hate crime online.
Website: https://www.report-it.org.uk
Lighthouse Victim and Witness Care
How to find support for victims and witnesses of crime.
Website: https://www.lighthousevictimcare.org
Swan Advocacy
Independent advocacy charity.
Website: https://swanadvocacy.org.uk
Hate Crime Community Empowerment & Awareness Training
There are free community empowerment and professional training sessions available across Bath & North East Somerset, Somerset and North Somerset. The community empowerment and professional training sessions are made possible by support from the National Lottery Community Fund. The community empowerment sessions are available free to groups and organisations in these areas. Please contact to find out more.
Read more about Community Empowerment Sessions
Read more about Hate Crime Awareness Training Sessions
