Hate Crime
Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards a person's disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender identity. This can be committed against a person or property and can have a devastating impact on the individual or group that is being targeted. A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
What we do
We will increase awareness and encourage staff and learners to report hate incidents
We will be approachable and provide support and reassurance for victims of hate crime
We will help to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem of all staff and learners
We will promote an anti-bullying ethos amongst the staff and learner community and reinforce the Buttercups Anti-Bullying Policy with new and existing staff members
We will ensure that the Pharmacy has an anti-bullying policy and procedure in line with our own
We review our learners' welfare regularly via telephone reviews and/or learner welfare visits (for 16-19 year old learners)
We provide advice and information on the Stay Safe section of our website including details of national organisations that can help
What you will do
I will be aware of my own behaviour and how that might affect others
If I feel safe enough to do so, I will stand up to people that are directing hate at others and report them
I will be respectful of others
I will support others that have been affected by hate crime
I know that I can report my concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare Team at Buttercups
Further support
If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact the Buttercups Safeguarding and Welfare Team.