Post by Ayla on Nov 15, 2015 11:41:17 GMT 8
South Yorkshire Victim Support’s manager Lesley McLean said: “We know that these offences can have a devastating and long-lasting impact, especially if they are repeated attacks. Hate crime often impacts on a victim’s self-esteem, physical and mental wellbeing, leaving victims unsure or scared about telling anyone, or seeking the support they deserve.
“At Victim Support in South Yorkshire, we are here to help all those that have been affected by hate crime, whether victims have reported the crime to the police or not, and we are on hand to help immediately after the incident, or at any time afterwards. Our staff and volunteers, based at office in Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham and Sheffield can offer information, practical help and emotional support, so no one needs to suffer in silence.
“Our specially-trained hate crime volunteers offer support tailored to the individual needs of victims of hate crime, meaning we can help people cope with the emotional effects of hate crime, deal with employers, police and housing departments on a victim’s behalf, advise on home security and safety, organise practical help after a break-in, provide information about police and court procedures, escort victims to the police station and to court, and simply be a shoulder to cry on.”
www.thestar.co.uk/features/supporting-victims-of-hate-crime-1-7565969#ixzz3rWnnBDj3
“At Victim Support in South Yorkshire, we are here to help all those that have been affected by hate crime, whether victims have reported the crime to the police or not, and we are on hand to help immediately after the incident, or at any time afterwards. Our staff and volunteers, based at office in Doncaster, Barnsley, Rotherham and Sheffield can offer information, practical help and emotional support, so no one needs to suffer in silence.
“Our specially-trained hate crime volunteers offer support tailored to the individual needs of victims of hate crime, meaning we can help people cope with the emotional effects of hate crime, deal with employers, police and housing departments on a victim’s behalf, advise on home security and safety, organise practical help after a break-in, provide information about police and court procedures, escort victims to the police station and to court, and simply be a shoulder to cry on.”
www.thestar.co.uk/features/supporting-victims-of-hate-crime-1-7565969#ixzz3rWnnBDj3