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Hate crime is a crime that has been committed against someone because of their:
- Race
- Religion
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Transgender identity
These are called protected characteristics. You can experience Hate crime based on one or more of the above, or if you have been perceived to have one or more of these protected characteristics.
Hate crime can happen anywhere. It could be at the workplace, in social situations, on public transport, in neighbourhoods and even online. It is important that we stand up against hate crime together.
If you’re experiencing hate crime, our free, independent and confidential support can help you cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Contact us:
- Call – you can call us free today 24/7 365 days a year on 0300 3031 982
- Email – you can email us at Hate.CrimeWales@victimsupport.org.uk
- Live Chat – we now have a live chat facility available on our main website.
For further information please select the following link: Wales Hate Crime – The National Hate Crime Report and Support Centre
In an emergency you should always contact the Police on 999. In a non-emergency you can contact your local police force on 101.