Hate crime is when someone is victimised because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
How can I get help?
Portsmouth City Council Hate Crime Service
Our hate crime worker can work with hate crime victims who are PCC tenants or leaseholders or those who are victimised by PCC tenants or leaseholders in Portsmouth or Havant.
To find out more
Email: asbu@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Talk to your housing officer or any other professional agencies /service
Telephone 02392 841050
Drop into either the housing office or Civic Offices and ask to make an appointment with the hate crime worker who is based Somerstown Area Housing Office in Somerstown Central Hub.
Report a Hate Crime
To report a hate crime click here: True Vision
True Vision is a national website which gives information about hate crime or incidents and how to report it.
Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting hate crime when it happens, you can help to stop it from happening to someone else. You will also help the police to better understand the level of hate crime in your local area, and improve the way they respond to it.
Follow True Vision on Twitter – @true_vision_hc
‘Like’ True Vision Facebook page – www.facebook.com/acpotruevision
You can also contact Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 weeknights 8pm to 8am, weekends Saturday 5pm to Monday 8am
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