Hate Crime and Difference

Tackling Prejudice

Children as well as adults can become both victim and perpetrator of hate crime and patterns can be set for life.

Hate crimes and hate incidents frequently make the news, showcasing various degrees of intolerance toward others. Prejudice and discrimination against individuals or groups perceived as ‘different’ are widespread and often reported. The government has identified several characteristics protected by law, aimed at safeguarding vulnerable or minority groups from negative behavior. These protected characteristics include religion, race, and sexuality.

Hate Crime and Young People

Both children and adults can become victims or perpetrators of a hate incident, potentially establishing lifelong patterns. A recent report by Nottingham Citizens (2018 – ‘Still no place for Hate’) highlights that young people are seeking more information to enhance their knowledge. They want to help others understand their actions and desire teachers to have a greater understanding of issues surrounding hate crime.

Prejudice and discrimination against individuals or groups who are thought to be ‘different’.

How can Life Skills courses help?

At Lifeskills Education, our programmes address a wide range of risky behaviors. We discuss discrimination under the theme of ‘Being Different’. We provide young people with facts and information to help them make positive choices and understand the law around hate incidents and protected characteristics.

This lesson views poor behavior as a continuum: starting with ‘being mean’, progressing to ‘bullying’, and escalating to ‘hate incidents’ or ‘hate crimes’. Our resources encourage discussion, positive choices, and the use of our unique SKILL DECISION-MAKING MODEL. We inspire young people to explore differences in the classroom and society, view them positively, and treat everyone with respect.

Which course do I need?

KS 2 – Life Skills Primary

Other Resources

Report It

We understand that it is sometimes difficult to go to the police about hate crime.

Support Line

SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of abuse.

Stop Hate

A national scheme supported by all police forces providing information to the public.

Citizens Advice

Experienced an act of violence because of who you are? You may have been the victim of hate crime.

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