Hate Crime
Hate Crime can be defined as:
"Crime motivated by malice or ill will towards a social group" There are five recognised social groups:
- Religion/Faith
- Race
- Sexual Orientation
- Transgender/Gender Identity
- Disability
Hate Crime is when you target someone because of who they are or the group that they identify with. Hate Crimes can include being:
- Physically Attacked
- Spat on
- Verbal Abuse
- Online abuse
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Graffiti
- any other crime
If you have experienced a hate crime or witnessed a hate crime you can make a report to Police Scotland. This can be done by calling 101 (999 in an emergency) or online - https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/c3/ You can also contact a third party reporting centre (we are one) or even use the Keep Safe Scotland phone app.
Report it, Stop it. Help ensure your communities are safe places for everyone.
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