Hate Crime & Discrimination
Safeguarding
What is Hate Crime?
A hate crime is when someone is targeted because of their race, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. This can be verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats, or online harassment.
How Might This Affect You as a Distance Learning Student?
If you experience racism, homophobia, ableism, or religious discrimination in the workplace or outside of it.
If a colleague, friend, or patient is a victim of hate crime.
If you feel unsafe or harassed because of who you are.
What Can You Do?
Report hate crime – You don’t have to suffer in silence.
Talk to your employer or safeguarding officer – They can help make your workplace safer.
Seek community support – Many organisations offer emotional and legal help.
Who Can Help?
The following organisations provide support, reporting tools, and legal guidance for anyone affected by hate crime or discrimination.
