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& FacilitiesEveryone can help protect their community, family and their home by taking the simple crime prevention measures described in this book. But some crimes fall into a different category. They are committed on purely racial grounds.
Racial harassment is interpreted as any incident where the victim or any other person (such as a witness or police officer) believes the attacker had a racial motive.
Racial harassment includes:
These incidents can happen anywhere at home, at work, at school or on the streets. If you are a victim of a racial attack or abuse, or witness an incident, report it immediately to the police.
If an offence is committed and the offender is caught, provided there is sufficient evidence, the police can prosecute.
Alternatively, you may take action in the civil courts to try to obtain damages or an order to stop the offender repeating the behaviour.
If you are threatened in your home or see anything suspicious nearby dial 999 and ask for the police. If you are a council tenant you should also report all incidents to the local authority housing department. Make sure your home is secure and follow the advice in the section 'Looking after your home'.
If you feel at risk you can:
Useful advice provided in the section 'Personal safety'.
Children don't always tell about racial harassment, as they don't want to worry their parents. Therefore you need to be aware and look for signs that things are not right. Where other children in the school are involved, report the incident to the head teacher first. You can also contact the local education authority and the police.
The Race Relations Act 1976 makes it illegal to discriminate against any employee on racial grounds.
If a friend or neighbour has been the victim of a racial incident, you can help by offering your support. Incidents of racial harassment harm community relations for all.
Consider joining or setting up a local Neighbourhood Watch scheme or Residents' Association.
In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police. For general advice contact your local police station to speak to your local crime prevention officer or community relations officer.
Local Authorities:
If you are a council tenant and have any problems, your local authority
housing department may be able to help. Many local councils have community or
race relations officers who offer practical support and guidance to those who
have suffered racial harassment.
Citizens
Advice Bureau:
Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can also give advice and put you in touch with
a victim support scheme.
The Commission for Racial
Equality:
was set up by the Race Relations Act 1976 and works towards the elimination of
racial discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunity between people of
different racial groups. Their address is: 10 - 12 Allington Street, London SW1E
5EH. Tel 0171 828 7022. They will also have the number of your local Racial
Equality Council.
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