Worried about the cost of living? Need some support? Find out more here

Stop the Hate

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are twice as likely to be bullied as their peers.

‘Stop the Hate’ is a hard-hitting video co-produced with eight champions from the Suffolk Young Person’s Network who wanted to raise awareness of hate crime.

The video was made to coincide with National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from October 12th-19th, 2019.

In it, the youngsters talk about their personal experiences of being abused in public simply for being different, and how it has affected them.

Funding for the video has come from Suffolk County Council and the county’s three NHS clinical commissioning groups, who are jointly responsible for SEND provision.

Going forward, it will be shown in schools and colleges across Suffolk to help raise awareness of hate crime among young people.

It’s not easy to watch, but we think it’s important that you do.

#BeNice #BeKind #StopTheHate

SEND YPN logo

Thank you for your support

Please share our posts on social media and click on the links on the right-hand side to download PDFs of A4 posters and A5 2-sided leaflets featuring some of the West Suffolk College students who took part in the video. Any help you can give to make people aware of the video and its important message, both during National Hate Crime Awareness Week and beyond, will be greatly appreciated by the members of the Suffolk Young Person's Network.

Social media channels: Facebook @SuffolkLO  Twitter @Suffolk_LO

Stop the Hate poster

The Suffolk Young Person’s Network would like to thank West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds for their support in making the video and for hosting a hate crime awareness stand on Wednesday 16th October to encourage discussion and promote zero tolerance.

The video will also be shown on the screen in the college’s reception area during the National Hate Crime Awareness Week, included in the future inductions of all new students and used to educate staff around disability discrimination.

Support services and information

Citizen’s Advice Service


A network of independent charities offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Leonard Cheshire


A national charity who support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. In May 2019, their latest research recorded that online incidents of disability hate crime have increased by 33% in the last year, with the biggest increase seen in Norfolk and Suffolk where recorded incidents have risen from four to 23 and two to 20.

Mencap

National Hate Crime Awareness Week


This special week takes place in October every year (12-19 October 2019), and is an opportunity to raise awareness of what hate crime is and stand by those affected by it. It is organised by the charity 17-24-30 NationalHCAW

Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care
A service providing free and confidential support even if an incident has not been reported to police. 0300 303 3706

Visit the Hate crime page.

Suffolk Police

Find out what they do about hate crime and how to report it.

Stop Hate UK

One of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.

Victim Support

An independent charity who work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Their support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.

Suffolk County Council

Information on hate crime on the Suffolk County Council website.

True Vision

A website that provides information about hate crime or incidents and advice on how to report it.

  • find out what hate crimes or hate incidents are
  • find out about the ways you can report them
  • report using the online form
  • find information about people that can help and support you if you have been a victim

Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting hate crime when it happens, you can help stop it happening to someone else. You will also help the police to better understand the level of hate crime in your local area, and improve the way they respond to it.

Related media articles

East Anglian Daily Times website on 17th October 2019

East Anglian Daily Times website on 10th May 2019

BBC Newsbeat on 15th September 2015

Actions

Save to Shortlist
Back to top