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Lancashire Constabulary firmly believes that if our workforce is broadly reflective of the diverse communities we serve, the public is more likely to feel safer and have confidence in us. Our diversity strategy and race equality scheme clearly set out our commitment to the principles of equal opportunity.

Check out www.lancashire.police.uk for further details.

PC BEV TAYLOR

LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER LIAISON OFFICER
HATE CRIME & DIVERSITY UNIT
POLICE STATION
PARKER LANE
BURNLEY, BB11 2BT
01282 472190

07931 843522

beverley.taylor@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Police Surgeries for Hate Crime Victims

VICTIMS of hate crime are being offered help and advice at a series of Police Surgeries in Burnley.

The sessions are being run by PC Bev Taylor from Pennine Division’s Hate Crime and Diversity Unit, they will give anyone who feels that they are being singled out for abuse because of their age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, faith or race a chance to air their concerns and seek help.

PC Taylor hopes that the surgeries will give people from all backgrounds a chance to express their thoughts and feelings on crime and disorder and in particular talk through any concerns or experiences they may have which relate to hate crime.

She said: “The surgeries at the centre are for anyone who feels that they may be being singled out for abuse or anyone who has become a victim of crime simply because of their age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, faith or race.”

“They are being held in a community venue because we acknowledge that not everyone feels comfortable visiting Police buildings.”

“During the surgeries we will be able to offer help and advice, contact points for other agencies and access to a team of officers dedicated to investigating hate crime offences.”

“If you are affected by hate crime, then please come along and speak to us, don’t suffer in silence.”

AIMS OF PENNINE HATE CRIME & DIVERSITY UNIT LGBT LIAISON OFFICER

ENCOURAGE THE REPORTING OF HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENTS AND CRIMES THROUGHOUT BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE
RAISE AWARENESS AMONGST POLICE OFFICERS OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF HOMOPHOBIA/TRANSPHOBIA
REDUCE REPEATED ABUSE
ESTABLISH SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR VICTIMS OF HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENTS AND CRIMES
ENCOURAGE OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO TAKE AN INTEREST/ACTIVE ROLL IN DEALING WITH VICTIMS OF HOMOPHOBIA/TRANSPHOBIA

WHAT IS A HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC INCIDENT OR CRIME?

ANY WHICH IS PERCEIVED TO BE HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC BY THE VICTIM OR ANY OTHER PERSON

(THE VICTIM NEED NOT BE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL OR TRANSGENDER - JUST PERCEIVED TO BE SO BY THE OFFENDER)

CRIMES OR INCIDENTS CAN BE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

VERBAL ABUSE / NAME CALLING
SLOGANS / GRAFITTI
ROBBERY
ASSAULT
DAMAGE
HATE MAIL /TEXT MESSAGES

THESE SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE

IF LEFT UNREPORTED THOSE RESPONSIBLE ARE FREE TO COMMIT SIMILAR OFFENCES AGAIN.

MANY OFFENDERS CONSIDER THE GAY/TRANS COMMUNITY TO BE AN EASY TARGET BECAUSE THEY OFTEN SUFFER IN SILENCE

THEY DO NOT EXPECT THE PEOPLE THEY ATTACK OR ABUSE TO REPORT THE INCIDENTS

SURPRISE THEM. REPORT IT

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IN AN EMERGENCY RING 999

· PHONE THE POLICE ON 0845 1 25 35 45

· PHONE YOUR LOCAL LIAISON OFFICER - PC BEV TAYLOR ON 01282 472190/ 07931 843522

· CALL IN AT YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION

· COMPLETE A SELF REPORTING FORM

· RING CRIMESTOPPERS ON 0800 555 111

· REPORT IT TO A THIRD PARTY REPORTING VENUE

· REPORT ON LINE WWW.REPORT-IT.ORG.UK

LEAVE PUBS/CLUBS/CAFES IN GROUPS

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS – IF YOU THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE SITUATION·

PROJECT SELF CONFIDENCE AND STAY ALERT

BE AWARE OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PLACES – BADLY LIT STREETS, ALLEYWAYS, DOORWAYS ETC

DON’T WALK ALONE OR TAKE SHORT CUTS

FACE ONCOMING TRAFFIC

IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED CROSS THE ROAD AND HEAD FOR A SHOP/PUB ETC

IF YOU DO GET ATTACKED SHOUT AND SCREAM AS LOUD AS YOU CAN TO ATTRACT ATTENTION

PAY ATTENTION TO DESCRIPTIONS AND VEHICLES TO PASS TO THE POLICE

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence can be any threatening behaviour, violence or abuse that takes place between adults who are family members or intimate partners (including ex-partners). Intimate partners can be current or ex partners including husband or wife or a partner of the same sex.

It includes:

" Physical violence such as assault.
" Sexual abuse such as rape or indecent assault.
" Emotional abuse which is any harm deliberately or recklessly inflicted on another person's emotional well being.
" Financial abuse which is the abuse of power in a relationship where one partner maintains control over the other's money.
" Family members include mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandparents, in-laws and stepfamily.
Domestic violence gets worse as time goes by
Domestic violence can take place anywhere - not just within the home. Research has shown that it is rarely a one-off event. Abuse tends to happen more and more over time - each time getting more serious. Whatever the extent of the violence, the abuse almost always leaves those suffering it to feel frightened, isolated, humiliated or ashamed.
If you suffer from or witness any form of domestic violence, please ask for help.
Lancashire Constabulary treats domestic violence seriously.

In an emergency call 999.

If you are not in any immediate danger contact us on
0845 1 25 35 45.

National contacts:

National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
http://www.womensaid.org.uk

Men Experiencing Domestic Violence - 0845 064 6800
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Victim Support Helpline - 0845 303 0900
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk