STOP hate crime against the LGBT community

WE WILL TAKE YOUR COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY
'True Vision', launched in May 2004, was aimed at improving the service the police provide to minority communities. Over 42 police forces have joined (including West Mercia Police) together to provide you with a single self-reporting and information pack together with an on-line facility that allows you to report hate crime directly to the police.
The packs are available in all police stations signed up to ‘True Vision’; they have also been distributed to a variety of pubs, clubs libraries and health groups.

SELF REPORTING, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?

WHAT IS HATE CRIME?

Hate crime is any offence committed against a person or property which is motivated by the offender's hatred of people because they are seen as being different.
You don't have to be from a minority community to be a victim of hate crime.
Hate crime hurts, it can be confusing and frightening. By reporting it, you may be able to prevent these crimes from happening to someone else.
Reporting makes a difference... to you, your friends, your life.

HOW CAN I REPORT AND INCIDENT?
There are a number of ways you can report 'hate crime'
1. Phone the police There are specially trained police officers in your area, who can speak to you in confidence.

2.Use the self reporting form contained at the bottom of this webpage, to report an incident. You do not have to give your personal details.
3. Internet reporting West Mercia force allow you to report 'hate crime' on-line, check out your local police website.
4. Incident reporting centre's Many local agencies have trained members who will help you complete a self-reporting form. They can also report the incident on your behalf and provide you with advice and support.

WHAT CAN I REPORT?
Any incident where you or anyone else has been targeted because they or you are believed to be different:

Race
Religion
Sexuality
Gender Identity
or have a Disability