Hate Crime - It's happening to me
Hate crimes hurt individuals and communities, and reporting them allows the University and the police to better understand and deal with what is happening.
Hate crimes hurt individuals and communities, and reporting them allows the University and the police to better understand and deal with what is happening.
Hate incidents and hate crime are acts of violence or hostility against a person or property that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards a person due to a particular characteristic. This could be a disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender identity or an alternative sub-culture hate crime. A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
THINK
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can either contact the LSHTM security team on 0207 927 555 if you are on site or the emergency services on 999 if you are offsite
- Find a safe space – if an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn’t possible and you are scared or fearful you can call LSHTM’s security team on 0207 927 2383 or the Emergency services on 999
- What is a hate crime? It might be useful to think about what hate crime is and how some of the behaviours are described.
TALK
- To a friend – talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
- Mental Health First Aiders can provide immediate mental health support.
REPORT
- Reporting to the police. You can report any hate crime to the police by either dialling 999 or reporting it online.
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using LSHTM’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can make a report with contact details. If you choose to report with contact details your submission will be reviewed by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team who will contact you to talk through the options.
- Bullying and Harassment Policy. This document provides further information.
- School Complaints Procedure. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Staff Grievance Policy for Academic Staff. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a member of academic staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Staff Grievance Policy for Professional Services Staff. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a member of professional services staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Whistleblowing Policy. Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information which relates to suspected wrongdoing or dangers at work. This policy should not be used for complaints relating to your own personal circumstances, such as the way you have been treated at work. In those cases you should use the Grievance Procedure or Anti-harassment and Bullying Policy as appropriate.
GET SUPPORT
If you are the target of a hate crime, there are a variety of support options available. LSHTM Support for Students
If you are the target of a hate crime, there are a variety of support options available. LSHTM Support for Students
LSHTM Support for Students
- Student Support Services. The team offer confidential and non-judgemental space for students to discuss any issues that may be affecting their ability to study including adjustment to study/and or LSHTM accommodation; special exam arrangements and signposting or direct referrals to further support. SSS can refer students directly to Rape Crisis and Survivors UK for therapeutic support. In addition, they can provide short term counselling, psychiatric support and group therapy to deal with a range of personal, emotional and psychological concerns. To book an appointment click here
- Student Representatives of Council (SRC) Executive. The SRC Executive provide a key link between students and the governing body of LSHTM. They are available to speak to you if you are having any issues. Please contact them on srcexec@lshtm.ac.uk
- Your tutor. If you are a student you can talk to your tutor.
- Extenuating Circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for extenuating circumstances. Your tutor or Teaching Support Office will be able to provide more information.
- Mental Health First Aiders – An MHFA can provide immediate mental health support.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
LSHTM Support for Staff
- Only connect staff counselling service. A trained counsellor can meet with you to discuss any issue and all issues will be treated confidentially.
- HR Business Partner. If you are a member of staff or manager your HR business partner will be able to identify the support that’s available to you.
- Trade Unions. There are there trade unions that represent staff at LSHTM which are Unison, Unite and UCU.
- Mental Health First Aiders – An MHFA can provide immediate mental health support.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
Other sources of support
- Tell MAMA. A national project supporting victims of anti-Muslim hate and monitoring anti Muslim incidents.
- Galop is a charity that support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people affected by sexual and domestic violence. They run a London and National phone helpline as well as on online chat services Saturday & Sunday: 15:00 – 19:00.
- Community Security Trusts. A charity protecting British Jews from anti-Semitism and related threats.
- Inclusion London. A charity promoting equality for London’s deaf and disabled people.