Hate Crime

What is a hate crime?
A hate crime or racist incident can take many different forms such as physical assault, damage to property, verbal abuse or hate mail.

If you are a victim of hate crime and feel threatened, dial 999 immediately.


	Who else can help me? Every policing district in Northern Ireland has what’s called a Minority Liaison Officer who can help you. They will explain police powers and procedures to you and can put you in touch with other agencies and people who can help. The police take hate crime very seriously and offer a confidential service to help you if you are a victim. Remember, the police are there to protect you and your rights.

You have the right to have your mental and physical welfare protected, check out our rights section

Being bullied? Find out what you can do about it in the Advice Zone

ChildLine
Tel: 0800 1111
ChildLine is a free 24-hour helpline for children and young people
Web:www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Provides help on issues that may be making young people unhappy. For example: bad times at home, bullying at school, physical or sexual abuse
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk

Contact Youth
Tel: 028 9045 7848
Counselling service for 8-25 year olds

Women’s Aid
Tel: 028 9033 1818
Web: www.niwaf.org
Provides refuge for women and children experiencing domestic violence

Victim Support Northern Ireland is the charity that helps people affected by crime
Web: www.victimsupport.org