The above animation is also available in Arabic, Polish and Welsh. What is hate incident and crime?A hate incident is when you experience an act of hostility which you believe is motivated by your disability, race, religion, transgender identity or sexual orientation. (also known as protected characteristics). Verbal abuse, threats of violence, harassment, bullying, intimidation or online abuse are just some of the many forms of hate related incidents. A hate incident becomes a hate crime when a criminal offence has been committed because of hostility or prejudice based on your disability, race, religion, transgender identity or sexual orientation. A criminal offence is an act that breaks the law and can include offences such as assault, harassment, theft, criminal damage, hate mail and fraud. Why should you report a hate incident or crime? Hate crimes and incidents can be frightening and confusing. By reporting to South Wales Police, you are not committing yourself to taking any further action, but it does allow you to get the support you may need, as well as preventing this happening again to you or someone else. How can you report hate crime?There are several ways you can report a hate crime, as a victim, witness, or reporting on behalf of someone else: In an emergency: call 999 To report non-urgent crime call 101 where you can speak to a member of South Wales Police, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week You do not have to give your personal details, but the investigation and ability to prosecute the offender(s) is limited if the police cannot contact you. After reporting, you will be contacted and supported by a Hate Crime Officer who has been trained in understanding hate crime and how it affects people. Victims are always encouraged to contact the police but you can report the incident directly to Victim Support on 08456 121 900 24/7 and support services will be offered within 48 hours. You are also entitled to free confidential help and support from South Wales Victim Focus. They can help you regardless of when the incident took place or whether the police are to take further action. Contact them on 0300 303 0161 or go to SouthWalesVictimFocus.org.uk for more information You can also report online via the www.reporthate.victimsupport.org.uk website where further information and advice can be found.
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