Hate incidents – Stop Hate in Norfolk

Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board

The Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) brings together the key people from a wide range of organisations, including the County Council, police, health, probation, housing and voluntary and independent providers to lead and promote adult safeguarding work throughout Norfolk.

NSAB works closely with partners to register new and emerging safeguarding issues, as well as the way adults and those supporting them access support. During 2022 the board will be taking forward some specific work on safeguarding issues for carers, and also domestic abuse in older adults.

You can see the Board’s plans at:

www.norfolksafeguardingadultsboard.info

(search 'strategic and business plans’).

Norfolk’s Safeguarding Adult ‘Network’

The County Council, police, health, housing and voluntary and independent providers are part of our safeguarding ‘network’. The strength of our community is reflected in how well we all respond to someone who is at risk of, or experiencing, abuse. You have a key role to play.

What to do if you are worried about harm and abuse

If you or someone you know is at risk of, or experiencing, abuse or neglect, don’t dismiss your concerns. Safeguarding is everyone’s business – if you see something, or hear something, please say something. It is important to tell someone you trust, or call: 0344 8008020.

For more information, visit:

www.norfolksafeguardingadultsboard.info

In an emergency, always dial: 999.

What is a hate incident/crime?

A hate incident is any incident motivated by hostility, prejudice or hate on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity.

Hate incidents can take many forms, some are more obvious. Although physical violence, verbal abuse, damage to property and graffiti are more common, other forms of hate incidents are becoming common. For example:

• Vulnerable people being befriended to be exploited, known as ‘Mate Crime’. This can have hate and safeguarding implications for the person/s.

• Internet or Cyber hate crime is becoming increasingly common, especially with younger and vulnerable people, and can include anything from hate mail and texts to posting hate material on Facebook and other social media.

All hate incidents are investigated by the police to determine if a crime has taken place. Even if police determine a hate incident is not a crime and therefore does not go to court, actions and interventions are frequently undertaken by the police and public agencies to work with perpetrators and victims to prevent future hate incidents.

Search for care in

your area If you’ve witnessed a hate incident, or been a victim,

www.carechoices.co.uk you can tell us.

• Find care providers quickly and easily • Search by location and care need Visit: www.norfolk.police.uk/stop-hate

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