Verbal abuse, threatening behaviour, taunting, spitting, harassment, intimidation, physical abuse (shoving, punching kicking) – are all offences which can constitute disability hate crime. Break the cycle of #VisibleHate - speak up, speak out, together let’s stop it https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/hatecrime

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Over 40% of people we surveyed did not know that a hate crime relating to how a person looks is a criminal offence, and can be reported.

Here's what to do if you think you’ve experienced a hate crime:

1. You can report it straight to the police with as much information about the attack as possible, but we know this is not always possible.
2. So, if you don’t want to talk to the police, you can report it online, through sites like Truevision ( www.report-it.org.uk/home ) or StopHateUK ( www.stophateuk.org ) or go to a third party reporting centre. You can also find out online if you have one in your local area.
3. It’s important to collect evidence if you can. You could take a photo of the person who’s abusing you or something to identify them, like their license plate. However, please don’t do anything that will put you at risk or that you don’t feel comfortable with.
4. You don’t have to report yourself, and you also don’t have to report alone. Someone else can report on your behalf and you can of course take someone with you who can also provide evidence or support your case.
We want to break the cycle of #VisibleHate - speak up, speak out, together let's stop it. Find out more at www.changingfaces.org.uk/hatecrime