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. 

 

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.

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.  

 

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

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

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

Although ‘hate crime’ is not in itself a criminal offence, the term is used to describe behaviour which is both criminal and rooted in prejudice. 

Online hate crime is completely unacceptable. What is illegal offline is illegal online.

 

If you have been a victim of hate crime, please report your concerns to Police Scotland at your local police station, via 101, online or via 999 if it is an emergency.