Islington Community Safety Team launched the Hate Crime Prevention Champion Scheme this year, in partnership with Islington Hate Crime Forum. The purpose of the scheme is to equip our communities with the knowledge and tools to raise awareness of hate crime, to encourage more people to report and access support.
It is estimated that more than half of all hate crimes are not reported; this means that we do not have a true picture of hate crime in the borough and many victims are not getting the support or justice they deserve.
We are looking for interested community members and professionals to become Hate Crime Prevention Champions to help us tackle hate crime in Islington.
The next training session will take place on Tuesday 6th February 2024 6.30-8pm on Microsoft Teams. Please email hatecrime@islington.gov.uk to confirm your attendance or ask to be considered for a future date.
Here is some more information about the scheme:
You could become a Hate Crime Prevention Champion if you have:
an interest in tackling discrimination
an interest in supporting others
experience of or interest in working with community groups.
What you will do as a Hate Crime Prevention Champion
Encourage the reporting of hate crime/hate incidents
Promote community understanding and awareness of hate crime, e.g., by distributing leaflets, holding events and/or attending hate crime events
Identify when a hate crime may have occurred
Support victims to report hate crime and signpost them to support services
Engage with the work delivered by the Islington Hate Crime Forum
Deliver at least three hate crime activities a year, this could include anything from displaying hate crime leaflets at an event you’re attending, speaking about hate crime at a meeting or hosting a specific event to raise awareness of hate crime amongst your community/colleagues.
What you will get
Free training delivered by Islington Community Safety Team, including an opportunity to ask questions
An improved understanding and confidence in speaking about hate crime
Certificate of recognition
Access to free hate crime resources
Invites to hate crime events organised by Islington Hate Crime Forum
Access to support from Islington Community Safety Team and Islington Hate Crime Forum if you have any questions or are working with a victim of hate crime as part of your casework