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Victims of Hate Crime

Police Scotland treats all hate crimes seriously.

If you have been a victim of hate, you are entitled to receive support.

Find out more about the support services available to you including from Victim Support Scotland.

Victim Support Scotland is an independent charity that offers a free and confidential service to people throughout Scotland.

They give emotional support, practical help and information about the criminal justice system and victim and witness rights.

We urge anyone who has experienced or witnessed hate to report it. Find out more about the different ways you can make a report.

Perpetrators

If you have committed, or feel you are at risk of committing a hate crime you need to watch this video.

STOP is a Scottish Government-funded service which tackles sectarian and all other Hate Crime offending.

The service is available to anyone aged 12 and over who has been charged with a first time and/or a low to moderate level sectarian or hate crime offence.

Tel: 0131 624 7270

Email: info@sacro.org.uk

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