Help With Hate Crime
Hate crime against lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people can take many forms - from harassment to more serious physical violence. In this section you can find out more about identifying different types of hate crime and also advice on how you can deal with it if it happens to you.
The factsheets here are intended as general guides and are based on some of the more frequent questions we are asked.
If you are experiencing homophobic or transphobic hate crime in the London area and want to get more advice on your situation you can call us or use our interactive online advice service. Alternatively you can report hate crime by using our report form.
Factsheets marked with an asterisk (*) are available in printed form. If you would like us to send you copies please contact us.
There are further factsheets available if you need Help With The Police.
What Is A Hate Crime?
Identify different types of hate crime. Download it.
Why Report A Hate Crime?
It's vitally important to report hate crime for many reasons. This factsheet explains why. Download it.
What Is Assisted Reporting?*
If you don't want to go directly to the police there is another way of reporting hate crime. Download it.
Safety Tips
How to stay safe and reduce the risk of experiencing hate crime. Download it.
What To Do Following An Incident
This factsheet explains what you should do and who you should contact if you have experienced a hate crime. Download it.
Harassment*
How to identify and deal with ongoing hate crime. Download it.
Sexual Offences*
Information on recent changes in the sexual offences laws as well as what to do if you have experienced rape or sexual assault. Download it.
Sexual Abuse*
Information on sexual abuse and domestic violence and what you can do to get help. Download it.
Trouble At Work
Guidelines to employees on their rights at work, and how to approach problems arising in the workplace. (Produced by LAGER) Download it.
