Welcome to the LGBT HERO hate crime support hub. Whether you've experienced a hate crime and are looking at next steps, or just want information about what a hate crime is, you'll find what you need in the pages below.
When we imagine a hate crime, we often picture physical injury or violence, like someone being attacked in the street. While these can be classed as hate crimes, the full breadth of what counts a hate crime is actually much larger. Read more
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What can you do if you witness a LGBTQ+ hate crime? Here are three ways you can be an ally and support someone. Read more
If you’ve experienced a hate crime, you may want to report it to the police. Read more
If you’ve experienced an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime then you might not be sure how to proceed. Do you want to report it? Do you want to find support? You might have questions about the reporting process. Or you might just want someone to talk to. Read more
If you’ve experienced a hate crime, then how you move forward is up to you. The answers won’t be the same for every person or every situation. Read more
Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people are still occurring with worrying regularity. A Stonewall Report in 2017 found that one in five LGBTQ+ people had experienced a hate crime because of their gender identity or sexual orientation in the previous twelve months. Read more