forum+ is proud to be participating in National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which will take place from October 12 to 19.
The national campaign has been marked since 2012 and provides the opportunity to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting and to stand in solidarity with those who need our ongoing support.
Hate crimes are crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, belief, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and can include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, assault, bullying, or damage to property.
At forum+ we stand against hate and offer support to victims of hate crime. We’re proud to work in Camden and Islington, two boroughs with a long history of inclusion and commitment to LGBT rights. Hatred and discrimination will never be tolerated here.
If you have been affected by LGBT hate crime, or know someone who has, we can support you. Contact forum+ to make an appointment to discuss your options with an experienced case worker, or report a crime to us without the need to involve the police by using our non-police reporting scheme.
Throughout National Hate Crime Awareness Week (NHCAW) 2024 forum+ is engaging in action and education, encouraging reporting of hate crime and inviting everyone to join us in our mission to build a safer, more supportive and cohesive society.
On Wednesday, October 16 all the community is invited to attend our NHCAW Online Event. forum+ will be joined by the CPS London North for an information session and presentation on hate crime in the UK and the law in prosecuting hate crimes.
If you are a victim of homophobic, biphobic or transphobic harassment or hate crime please contact forum+ at caseworker@forumplus.org.uk to report a crime and for support. To join our NHCAW Online Event email info@forumplus.org.uk and to find out about our hate crime services visit our website: forumplus.org.uk
- Tessa Havers-Strong is director at forum+
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