A Campaign For County Durham & Darlington United Against Hate Crime

Educate people about Hate Crime and the right of all to feel safe and comfortable in their community, whether it’s where they live, work, visit, go to school, church, play or watch sport or socialise.
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Hate Crime describes criminal behaviours committed against someone because of their disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or some other perceived difference.

It can include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, bullying – both online and offline – and damage to property.

It can escalate to threatening behaviour and violence.

Hate Crime is a scourge on a modern and diverse society, causing conflict within communities and undermining social cohesion. It reflects lack of respect for others and can make victims feel unsafe in their own home and neighbourhood.

Our Hate Hurts campaign promotes a zero-tolerance approach towards Hate Crime in County Durham and Darlington.

The campaign aims to:
  • Educate people about Hate Crime and the right of all to feel safe and comfortable in their community, whether it’s where they live, work, visit, go to school, church, play or watch sport or socialise.
  • Eradicate it through people uniting against Hate Crime and encouraging victims to report it without fear of reprisal.
  • Celebrate examples of community cohesion, shared values and understanding.
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Rt Hon Kevan Jones
Member of Parliament for North Durham
“Hate Crime is a serious offence, causing significant harm and distress to victims and adversely affecting the cohesion of our society. I welcome this new initiative to tackle this scourge and endorse Durham Police’s zero tolerance stance on Hate Crime.”
Rt Revd Paul Butler
The Bishop of Durham
“Speaking or acting hatefully of others is simply wrong. It is unacceptable in any society where respect and care for one another is valued. I trust this campaign will help us all to speak well of, and act kindly towards, one another.”
Professor Stuart Corbridge
Vice-Chancellor, Durham University
“Durham University is a global university, welcoming staff and students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. We aim to create an open and inclusive environment where all members of our community feel safe and can achieve their full potential. We are pleased to be supporting this campaign.”
RECOGNISE IT. REPORT IT.
If you witness, or are a victim of Hate Crime
Call 101 or 999 in an emergency or visit www.report-it.org.uk
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