HATE CRIME

Homophobia and Transphobia is an irrational fear or hatred of a gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or trans person. When this fear/hate is acted upon Criminal Offences can be committed and these are known as Hate Crimes. Thames Valley Police take these Crimes and incidents seriously and encourage victims to come forward and report incidents

 "A hate incident is any incident, which is perceived to be a hate incident by the victim or any other person"

HOW TO REPORT A HATE CRIME

• There are several ways to report a Hate Crime:
• In an emergency dial 999
• Non Emergency 0845 8 505 505
• Report personally at a Police Station
• Internet Reporting (True Vision)
• At a 3rd Party Reporting Centre
• Postal Reporting (True Vision)

True Vision

True Vision is a Hate Crime reporting Service. It consists of a 1) Postal Reporting Pack which is available Local Gay Venues and Local Authority offices. 2) Internet Advice and Reporting.

3rd Party Reporting

Thames Valley Police together with partner agencies and local community organisations are developing a network of 3rd Party Reporting Centres to enable you to report at locations other than at a Police Station and also to have assistance when completing the Reporting Form. For more information or details of your nearest centre please contact the Community & Diversity officers. (See Useful Contacts)

Useful Links:

CPS Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Homophobic & Transphobic Crime