Hate Crime Awareness Week

Saturday saw the launch of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week Wrexham’s Community Safety Partnership is encouraging anyone affected by “Hate Crime” to report it and don’t let offenders get away with it. The campaign runs until October 18th.

Hate crime is often hidden and unreported due to the significant negative psychological it has on the victim. It takes the form of abuse or harassment that can range from name calling to physical abuse, damage to property, intimidation and, at its very worst even murder.

Hate crime can happen because of someone’s race, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or their gender.

Victims who want to report hate crimes against them are encouraged to contact [email protected], or call in at one of the Wrexham Council’s housing offices, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Contact Wrexham as well as north Wales Police. Victims who make a report will be treated confidentially and given any support they may require.