Will anyone take me seriously?

Hate crime support

Your experience will be taken seriously.

If you have experienced a hate crime or hate incident in Greater Manchester, you deserve to be heard. We will listen without judging, take what happened seriously and help you understand your options.

You do not have to be certain it was a hate crime or report it to the police to get help. Our support is free and private, and we’ll go at your pace and respect your choices.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

Victim support starts here

GMvictims@catch-22.org.uk

0800 876 6155

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Our telephone helpline is open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8am – 6pm. Wednesday: 8am – 8pm. Saturday: 9am – 5pm. Sunday: closed.

Understand hate crime

Find out what hate crime and hate incidents can look like, including abuse in person or online, and how they may affect you.

Learn about hate crime

Specialist hate crime support

Find trusted organisations offering specialist advice, support and different ways to report hate crime.

Find specialist hate crime support