Talking to the person you care for about hate crime

It is important you understand hate crime so you can discuss it with the person you care for an answer their questions or concerns.

We have written this page about hate crime, it can help you with those conversations.

Everybody is different, and you know how to support the person you care for best. It’s important to know that they can overcome these experiences and with patience, support and people around them they can trust.

There are some considerations to make when you are talking to the person you care for about hate crime:

• Try not to make things sound too scary; talk in a matter of fact way and share ways they can help stay safe.
• Use communication aides, these can include pictures and easy read guides.
• Create a plan about what to do in an emergency.
• Create a plan about what to do if it isn’t an emergency but they are concerned.
• Let them know that they won’t be in trouble for coming to you with any concerns.
• Explain the ways they shouldn’t be spoken to or touched, and what to do if it happens.
• Encourage them to talk openly about new friends, experiences and ideas.

Clive’s story

In summer 2017, Clive who is a victim of hate crime presented his experiences to a crowd of people and how he moved forward. He’d like to share it with you.