If you are in any danger or seriously injured, call 999 immediately.

YOUR IMMEDIATE SAFETY AFTER EXPERIENCING A HATE CRIME

Make yourself safe

Has the attacker gone? If not, can you make yourself safe, contact a friend or family member, or call the police? If possible, try and find somewhere you feel safe. 

Do you have any injuries? 

If you have any physical symptoms after an attack you should seek medical help.  If this is more than a very minor injury, or if you were unconscious for even a short time, you should go to Accident and Emergency. If you can, it may be helpful to bring a friend or family member with you.

Getting support

Students and staff can report an incident using the College's Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an adviser. If you choose to talk to an adviser they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.   

INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST SUPPORT:

There are a number of support services you can call or visit.

Victim Support Provides information and support for victims and witnesses of crime. Helpline: 0800 160 1985  (8am-8pm, Mon-Fri)

Grampian Regional Equality Council GREC works to eliminate discrimination and prejudice, to build stronger communities, to celebrate diversity, and to provide evidence to change policy and practice. Telephone:  01224 595505

Citizens Advice Scotland & Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau Offers advice on a wide range of issues including hate crime and harassment. Telephone: 01224 586255

REPORTING TO THE POLICE

We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed a hate crime to report it.

You can report a hate crime: 

Additional resources

In addition to using Report + Support, there are many organisations that can provide advice and information on Hate Crime.

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There are two ways you can tell us what happened

Report anonymously or Contact an adviser