Hull Pride are proud to team up with the LGBT Centre and Humberside Police Gay Police Association to provide a True Vision Day giving you the opportunity to find out all about True Vision and Homophobic Hate Crime reporting in Humberside..

True Vision is a national scheme that allows you to report incidents without actually speaking to the Police and allows annonymity. Hate Crime is a serious offence, and Humberside Police take it very seriously. Anyone can be affected by hate crime and we work with a number of organisations, including Humberside Police, Hull City Council and Stop Hate UK to provide as many ways as possible to report incidents.

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So What is a Hate Incident?

A hate incident is any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate. A person is guilty of an offence is they, with intent, use any words or symbols which are threatening, abusive or insulting and cause alarm or offence.

 

What is Homophobia?

Homophobia is a hate crime and is anything negative done towards a person because someone thinks they might be Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual. You don't have to be a Lesbian, be Gay or Bisexual to be subjected to Homophobia. This is because its what someone thinks a person might be, and how they act towards them, not what they actually are that counts.

 

What is Transphobia?

Transphobia is a hate crime and is anything negative done towards a person because someone thinks they might be a man dressed or behaving as a woman or a woman dressed or behaving ass a man. Again this is based on what people think someone might be and how they act on this, not what someone actually is.

 

What happens if this affects you?

Are you being or have you ever been bullied because of who you are or because of what people think you are? Bullying can take many different forms from name calling, to being pushed, hassled or threatened. Your property may be taken or damaged, you may be spat at, kicked, punched or beaten up, made fun of or shouted at in the street.

 

What if this happens to you?

Walk away if you can and head for the nearest safe place. Try to be around people that you trust. Don't go to unfamiliar places alone and be aware of your surroundings and the people in them. Try to appear confident, even if you don't feel it and make as much noise as you can by firmly shouting at whoever is bullying you 'to leave you alone' and tell someone as soon as possible.

 

Does it have to be aimed at me?

No. Anything negative said to you, your friends, family or anyone else about anyone is a hate crime and should be reported so it can be dealt with.

 

Can I tell anyone?

It doesn't matter who you choose to tell, talking about it will help you to work out how you feel about what has happened.

You could tell a teacher, your connexions advisor, a friend, your parents, youth worker, police officer, advice line, reporting centre. Dont worry, any information you tell isnt going to tell anyone that doesn't need to know. Any body or organisation you tell protect information you give them confidentially.