Help at LSBU
You can report a hate incident and find out how to get support by using Report and Support, or by emailing studentwellbeing@lsbu.ac.uk
There are specially trained Student Liaison Officers in the Wellbeing Service at LSBU who can provide a sensitive listening place, and lots of information (but no pressure) about your support and reporting options. Please don't suffer in silence!
For more information about what a Hate Crime is and how to get support, check out our YouTube video Upholding Respectful Behaviour at LSBU.
External support
- Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties impacted by Hate Incidents. Call their 24 hour helpline on 0800 138 1625, or text them on 07717 989 025
- Victim Support is the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected. You can call any time after the crime has happened, whether it was yesterday, last week or several years ago. Victim Support is independent of the police, local councils and the criminal justice system. Call them on 0808 1689 111. If you live in Southwark, Greenwich or Bexley, call 020 7277 1433
- CATCH - The Community Alliance To Combat Hate (CATCH) brings together community organisations and gives advice, support and advocacy to those who have experienced hate incidents in London. All of the community organisations in CATCH are completely independent from the police.
Reporting
You can report a hate crime to to police by calling 101 (available 24hrs/day) or visit a police station. You can report crime anonymously through the police website True Vision
If you do not want to talk to the police or fill in the reporting forms, you can still report a hate crime by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their website. You do not have to give your name and what you say is confidential. It is free to call.
Racist hate crime services
If you're a victim of racist or xenophobic hate crime, The Monitoring Group can provide assistance, support and advocacy for you. They also provide support and advice for victims of Faith Hate (see below section for more info on Faith Hate services).
Call them on 020 7582 7438, email them at office@tmg-uk.org, or fill out their online referral form.
LGBT Hate Crime Services
If you're from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans community and live in greater London, contact Galop for help and advice, including assistance reporting to the police (anonymously if you prefer). Alternatively, they can put you in contact with your local LGBT police liaison officer or community safety unit.
Call them on 020 7704 6767 or 020 7704 2040, or email them at info@qalop.org.uk
Faith/Religious Hate Crime Services
There are some specialist services for victims of faith based or religious based hate crimes.
- TellMAMA offer support, advice, and assistance to those who are victims of Islamophobic (anti-Muslim) Hate Crime or Hate Incidents. Call them on 0800 456 1226, text them on 0115 707 0007, or email them at info@tellmamauk.org
- Community Security Trust (CST) provide advice, support and reporting facilities for antisemitic (anti-Jewish) hate crime and hate incidents. Call them on 0800 032 3263, or email them at incidents@cst.org.uk
Disability hate crime services
If you've experienced disability hate crime, you can access advice and report it via the Inclusion London website .
See these FAQ for more information:
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