Don’t suffer in silence – Report It
Everyone has the right to live in peace. However, some people are denied this right because of their race, colour, nationality or religion.
LHA will work with the police, victim support agencies and local authorities to ensure that action is taken against people who commit racial harassment and that victims of racial harassment receive the help that they need.
However, we can only do this if the victims of racial harassment report it. We urge you to report any incident, even if you think there is nothing that anyone can do.
Please let your Support staff know if you suffer any harassment in the vicinity of your accommodation. LHA adopts a victim centred approach to investigate incidents of harassment.
In serious cases we may be able to offer alternative accommodation or refer you back your referrer to support you with making referrals elsewhere.
Whilst LHA will help where possible, it is also important that victims always report incidents to the local police.
You can get help and confidential advice at the following agencies
| LHA
You can phone our telephone number and speak to our Support staff on duty. |
If the incident has occurred in your residence, you should report it to your staff at LHA. We have policies on Racial harassment and will take action to help ensure your safety. |
| Metropolitan Police
In an emergency call 999 Otherwise you can phone The Police Safer Neighbourhoods Team |
We urge all victims to report incidents to the police even if they have reported it to another agency. The police have an established policy on racial harassment and they will record and investigate all incidents reported . if there is enough evidence of who caused it they may be able to prosecute |
| Victim Support | |
| HEST | |
| National 24 Hour Freephone Hotline phone 0800374618 for help and advice |