Help, support and more information

A number of organisations can offer you support if you are the victim of hate crime.

You can also read our easy-read guide to understanding hate crime.

These include:

Disability

There is growing national concern about hate crime and incidents directed towards disabled people. We share this concern too.

• The Royal Association for Deaf People
• The National Autistic Society

Faith/religion

• Chatham Synagogue

Race

• Advice and support groups for Black and minority ethnic young people
• Hate incident reporting line (run by trained, non-police staff, available all day every day) 0800 138 1624
• Friends, family and travellers website

Homophobic

• Hate incident reporting line (run by trained, non-police staff, available all day every day) 0800 138 1624
• London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
• Advice and support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.

Transphobic

• Press for Change
• Advice and support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.

Advice for young people

We've brought together a list of some support organisations specifically aimed at young BME and LGBT people.

 

Hate crime policy

Read our policies to find out how Kent Police deals with hate crime incidents 

• Hate crime policy