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St Helens and Knowsley launches hate crime reporting tool
Following an increase in the reporting of hate crimes in the local area, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a hate crime reporting scheme.
The system, claimed to be the first by an NHS Trust, was launched as part of Merseyside Hate Crime Awareness Week. The online system is said to be able to help victims report any incidents or concerns in complete confidence.
Ann Marr, chief executive said: “As a Trust, we feel that is incredibly important for us to support our local community in all aspects of living, not just health.
"If someone is a victim of hate crime, it can greatly affect their emotional wellbeing, and it is vital that as a focal point for the local community, we offer a safe environment for patients and staff. I am proud that we are the first NHS organisation to provide this new way of reporting hate crime, hopefully it will go a long way to helping protect people’s quality of life.”
The Trust has worked in partnership with Merseyside Police to raise awareness of hate crime with the local community. The scheme enables anyone from across the communities, to contact Merseyside Police’s hate crime co-ordinator direct.
Rob Carden, assistant chief constable of Merseyside Police, added: “The partnership between St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Merseyside Police is an innovative way to look after people and invite them to come forward if they experience hate crime. I commend the Trust for reaching out to those affected, all avenues to report crimes are welcome to ensure victims are heard and receive support.”
A hate crime is defined as a crime that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
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