Zero Tolerance to Hate Crime
Devon & Cornwall Police take all hate crime seriously.
The Zero Tolerance to Hate Crime campaign has a clear message – we do not and will not tolerate hate crime in any form. Targeting someone through hostility or prejudice because of who they are is unnacceptable. All forms of prejudice and discrimination must not be tolerated within our society.
We want to ensure victims of hate crime are able to report it and that they receive the help, support and reassurance they need after the experience.
We want to bring together organisations who pledge support to their communities, promoting respect for all and taking a zero tolerance stance against any and all incidents of hate.
The key aims of the campaign are:
- to increase awareness and understanding of hate crime and hate incidents
- to promote ways to report hate crime to the police
- to raise awareness of third party reporting options, and
- to increase hate crime reporting, which is widely understood to be under-reported.
By showing your support, you can send a powerful message to your communities that you will not tolerate hate and actively demonstrate respect for everyone.
Signing the Zero Tolerance to Hate Crime pledge means:
- Promoting a positive message of social community responsibility
- Promoting your organisation as a desirable workplace that demonstrates respect for all
- Support equality and human rights legislation
- You can use the Zero Tolerance to Hate Crime logo on your website
- You can support and assist victims in reporting hate crime and promote the different third-party reporting options available – including TrueVision and Stop Hate UK.
To register your organisation or business' support, email your local Diverse Communities Team.
You can also email the team for more information about the campaign or to find out about work they're doing in your area.
Once you’ve signed the pledge you can show your commitment to the Zero Tolerance to Hate campaign by: