Welfare & Safeguarding
Reporting Hate Crimes in the Humber
The Active partnerships of the Yorkshire and Humber region (Active Humber, North Yorkshire Sport and Yorkshire Sport Foundation) takes all matters of hate crime and discrimination seriously and is committed to responding to any concerns raised. In addition, we always recommend that hate crimes are reported to the relevant authorities and have included some links below:
Here are the first steps we would recommend:
Do you feel unsafe or was anyone physically hurt? Call 999
Have suffered verbal or physical abuse and want to report it? You can Call 101 or Text 18001 101 for non-emergencies or report a hate crime online to Humberside Police here: https://www.humberside.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/hco/hate-crime/how-to-report-hate-crime/
If you experience or witness a hate crime at a sports club on on a school site, ask to speak to the safeguarding lead. You may also choose to contact the sport's National Governing Body.
Police
Humberside Police
Humberside Police are the first place to go to to report a hate crime. They also have resources, help and advice around hate crimes and can offer training to local organisations.
Links to resources
Councils
Hull City Council
A list of community hate crime reporting centres in Hull. Incidents in can also be reported directly to Humberside Police.
Link to resource
North Lincolnshire Council
A list of community hate crime reporting centres in North Lincolnshire. Incidents in can also be reported directly to Humberside Police.
Link to resource
Other local resources
Victim Support Humberside
Free, confidential support helplines and online chat for victims of all crimes.
Link to resource
Safer NEL
A website aimed at helping to safeguard children, adults, families and their North East Lincolnshire. Includes advice and guidance, reporting service, information for professionals.
Link to resource
University of Hull
Students can inform the University of a hate crime via its student portal.
Link to resource
Sport England
Information about responding to a safeguarding concern at a sporting event or organisation. Includes information on National Governing Bodies.
Link to resource
Child Protection in Sport Unit
Information about responding to a safeguarding concern relating to children in Sport.
Link to resource
Sporting Equals
An organisation promote ethnic diversity across sport and physical activity. Recently set up a legal aid support service for victims of racial discrimination
Link to resource
The FA
Information on reporting discrimination in Football
Link to resource
Stop Hate UK
One of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity.
Link to resource
Hate Crime Awareness Week
The national campaign against hate crimes took place between the 8th - 15th October 2022.
Link to resource
If you witness a hate crime, it is not always clear what action to take. One simple and safe method is to See, Report and Support.
What is a hate crime? First, it’s important that people have a good understanding of what a hate crime is, and how it differs to a hate incident:
Hate is any behaviour that you think is motivated by prejudice. The legal system recognises five types of hate crime on the basis of:
- Race
- Religion
- Disability
- Sexual Orientation
- Transgender Identity
Hate Crime
A hate crime is any criminal offence committed because of who the victim is, such as:
- Assault
- Criminal damage
- Threats of violence
Hate Incident
A hate incident is any negative or hurtful behavious motivated by hate. It's often harder to identify than a hate crime. Examples of hate incidents are:
- Mocking or teasing
- Name-calling
- Stereotyping
- Derogatory jokes and language
Clint's Story: Watch Clint's story of hate here.
Reporting a crime can be powerful in bringing about long-lasting change. It could stop it from happening again and send a strong message that hate won’t be tolerated. It can also help authorities in understanding the real picture of hate crime, enabling them to put the correct measures in place in the future.
Police
- Emergencies: 999
- Non-emergencies: 101
- Trains: Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40.
- Online: www.report-it.org.uk
Crime Stoppers
Call 0800 555111 or go to www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Bystander Intervention
We understand that reporting a hate crime can be intimidating, and not everyone wants to report what they have experienced or witnessed. We believe that bystanders can play a powerful role in de-escalating hate by safely intervening when they witness hate or prejudice.
Indirect & Direct Interventions
Intervening doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds; a bystander can either help from a distance or get directly involved. We have two main models of intervention: direct and indirect. Indirect interventions are something you can do from a distance. This could be being a witness from a distance – you could give a statement on what you saw. You could simply ask the victim if they are ok.
Direct interventions are something you can do if you feel a little more confident – you could disapprove by shaking your head, distract by spilling a drink or even directly challenge the perpetrator. Ask, why are you doing that? How would you feel if someone did that to someone you love? These interventions can make a real difference to those facing hate and are based on the Bystander Effect, a phenomenon which make it easy for individuals to think that someone else will step in. However, because of this, those facing hate often receive no help.
This information was provided by Stand By Me, a project that empowers people to tackle hate and assist victims through safe bystander interventions. They also run the National Bystander Awareness Day (13th March 2023) campaign.
Click here for more information about Stand By Me and National Bystander Awareness Day.
