Short messages on UK Crime from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
A hate incident may be because of their disability, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or lifestyle. The hate incident may or may not constitute a criminal offence.
A hate incident is any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hatred for a particular person or group of people because they are seen as being different.
To register for the emergencySMS service, text the word ‘register’ to 999 then follow the instructions you are sent. You can only use the service if you have registered first.
The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard.
Never feel pressured to steal something. When you are caught, the consequences include being arrested, a criminal record, and a reputation that others will remember.
Leeway offers a range of community services especially for children and young people (aged 5 – 19 years old) in Norfolk: one-to-one support, group work, and an advice line. Call them on 0845 241 2171.
There is a strong connection between domestic abuse and child abuse. Research studies have found that in 40-60% of cases when women are being abused, children are also being abused.
A third of children present try to intervene to protect their mothers and therefore may get caught in the middle of the abuse. The child may see the mothers injuries after the abuse or may be forced to witness it.
At least 750,000 children/young people a year witness domestic violence. In 90% of cases children and young people are in the same or next room.
“Norfolk Says No” is a campaign running this week to raise public awareness to eliminate violence against women as part of a global movement, and the support services available.