NREC has an established history of helping individuals and community organisations identify Hate Crimes and supporting them in reporting it to the relevant organisations.
We recognise that people with a history of experiencing discrimination because of who they are, often lack the confidence to report it. We seek to support them in reporting Hate Incidents before things escalate to a crisis, prepare them for what to expect and work with agencies, including police, education, health and local authority services, to resolve Hate Incidents.
We work to support victims and bring perpetrators to justice in the following Hate Crime categories:
- Race
- Religion
- Disability
- Transgender identity
- Sexual orientation
- Misogyny
Community Hate Incident Network (CHIN)
Hate Crimes and Incidents happening over a long time can become emotionally debilitating. We recognise how isolating discrimination can be in its broadest context. This adds to feelings of not being believed and can exacerbate physical health issues. If people do not have confidence to take part in domestic, leisure and learning activities, this can lead to loneliness and increased isolation.
Supported by NREC staff, the purpose of CHIN is to redress this by:
- Providing individual support via phone or virtual calls and in person
- Creating management techniques through therapy-related activity and stress reducing strategies
- Training professionals about good practice in supporting people experiencing Hate issues
- Training people to be trainers and group facilitators
Definition of a Hate Crime
A criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hatred of a personal characteristic or perceived characteristic. Legislation allows prosecutors to apply for an uplift in sentences for those convicted of Hate Crime
Definition of a Hate Incident
Any action or behaviour which the victim or anyone else thinks was motivated by hostility or prejudice based on one of the following: disability, race, religion, transgender identity and sexual orientation. If you believe something is a hate incident it should be recorded as such by the person you are reporting it to.
What our clients have said:
“I don’t think I would have been heard if not for your intervention. The school did accept the fact that communication was poor and apologised.’ (Mother of a young person facing racist bullying at school)
“I had a useful chat with the lady from VOICE. She advised me to report every incident to the police. She also sent me an alarm that helps me feel safe.” (Client abused by neighbour, because of her faith)
“NREC supported me through every step. I wasn’t dreaming. I wasn’t deluded. I got up this morning and it was like a breath of fresh air. He’s got no power [over me] anymore.” (Client who suffered six years of racial abuse by neighbour)
Get In Touch
If you need our advice or assistance in reporting a Hate Crime or Incident please get in touch and book a free appointment:
info@northamptonshirerec.org.uk
01933 594030 / 0739 3181482
Or click on the link and complete our contact form
Download a presentation on Hate Crime and Incidents Awareness using the link below.
Hate Crimes & Incidents Awareness
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council 