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Hi. Welcome to this presentation.
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I work for citizens Advice, Cormack, Christchurch and poor.
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We are a charity providing free advice and guidance.
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In this presentation, I'm going to take you through What
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hate crime is steps you should take.
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If you have been a victim or witness to the
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hate crime on the support available to you in the
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next slide, I will take you through What hate crime
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is. Hey, crime is any criminal act that the victim
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or anyone else perceives to be motivated by prejudice towards
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someone based on their race.
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Examples of this would be assault, criminal damage or harassment.
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Some other examples include theft or hate mail.
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These are just a few examples on there are many
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others. If you have been a victim off any of
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this due to your race, it could be classed as
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a hate crime and should be reported.
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One example of a hate crime involves a racist instant
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are Chinese.
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Take away where customers said to the take away owner.
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I hope that this hasn't got Karina in it.
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Another example shown above.
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If you have been a victim of a hate crime,
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we encourage you to report it directly through the police.
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This could be done in a number of ways by
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calling 101 or 999 in an emergency after reporting, the
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police might not contact you straight away, but this doesn't
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mean you're being ignored.
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However, if you haven't heard from them within seven days
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of reporting, you should contact them in.
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The next slide will show you that the online form
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to report a hate crime to the place looks like
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and how to fill it in or my form first
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attitude. Identify whether you are a victim to the crime
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or a witness on whether the motivation behind this was
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due to your race.
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It then asked you to give details about the incident
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and in as much detail as possible.
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This could include time number plates, the perpetrators, clothing descriptions
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of anyone involved, order of events on any other details
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you can remember which might be Swilcan identifying the perpetrator.
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Finally, you asked whether you have any injuries to yourself
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or damage to property when it took place on the
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location it took place at being able to provide as
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much detail as possible will help in the investigation so
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it's important the reporting is is detailed on as accurate
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as possible.
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If you have been a victim of a hate crime,
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there are many organizations there to support you.
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Prejudice Free Dorset promotes inclusive communities across Dorset.
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You can contact through Facebook.
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You can also contact us at citizens advice.
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We can offer support before, during and after reporting.
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You can contact us by a phone or have a
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look at our website for more information.
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I will not take you three.
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What happens after you have made the report after report
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has been made, the incident will be locked.
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If appropriate.
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A police officer will come to investigate and you might
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be required to make a statement.
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After this, you will be updated about the outcome on
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any actions which have been taken, including if the suspect
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is identified an interview.
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The victims worry will also be in contact with you.
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They will keep you updated throughout the investigation.
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They also offer victims support and can refer you to
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other Selves needed after the investigation has taken place.
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If there is sufficient evidence to consider prosecution, the Crown
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Prosecution Service were reviewer and consider a charge the victim
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will also be updated on any actions taken on when
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the investigation has come to an end.
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There are various outcomes which are possible.
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These are no further action, additional question and charge.
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If the crime is proven to be motivated by prejudice,
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the sentence will be increased.
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Thanks for watching our presentation.
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I hope we provided you with all the information you
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need to be confident in how to identify a hate
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crime and reported, If you have any questions or which
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to get in contact with us, you can contact us
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via our website or alternatively, through our social media platforms
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such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Thanks for listening.
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I hope this is being helpful.