What is considered a hate crime?

Learn what hate crimes are, their impact on young people, and how to recognise, report, and respond to incidents of prejudice or discrimination to build a safer, more inclusive community.

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What Is Considered a Hate Crime? Hate crimes are serious offences that go beyond ordinary criminal acts. They target individuals or groups based on certain aspects of their identity, such as race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. In the UK, hate crimes are taken very seriously by the law because they don't just harm the victimthey spread fear, division, and hostility throughout communities. For young people, understanding what counts as a hate crime is vital. You might witness hateful behaviour at school, online, or in public, and knowing how to identify it, respond to it, and report it can make...
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