National Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place between 12 and 19 October. The national campaign aims to tackle hate crimes.
Cambridge is a diverse and fair city, where everyone can feel safe and welcome. There is no place for hate in Cambridge and the Cambridge City Council is committed to empowering communities so they can thrive, and to stamping out hate.
This week, the council would like to encourage everyone to learn more about hate crimes, to challenge inappropriate behaviours, and to report hate crimes even if they are witnesses and not the victims.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary hosted a free online event on Tuesday 15 October. The event covered:
- what is a hate crime
- the harms of hate
- how to be an active bystander and combat hate
- support for people affected by hate.
If you missed the event but would still like to learn more about hate crime, how to report it and how you can help to tackle it, you can access resources from Stop Hate UK.
Share your story
The council is hoping to work with members of the community to produce a video that will show the unity amongst different communities that make up the city and how by standing together we are stronger. If you’re interested in taking part, please contact us providing details of the story you would like to share using the email: community.safety@cambridge.gov.uk
Reporting hate crimes
Hate crimes should be reported to the police. You can report it online or by calling 101. Reports can be made by victims or witnesses.
Support for victims
Stop Hate UK provides a free 24-hour reporting service for anyone who has experienced hate crime. The organisation provides a confidential and independent service.
