What Is Racial Harassment? Racial Harassment can occur anywhere, it can happen in the street, at work, in schools, even to people in their own homes. It can take the form of name-calling, threats, damage to property and even physical violence. It can leave people feeling terrified, confused, upset or powerless.
What Is A Racial Incident? A racial incident is defined in the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry as: “any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person”
What To Do If You Have Been Racially Harassed There is never an excuse for racial harassment. No one should have to put up with it. If it is ignored those responsible are likely to carry on abusing other people. These are some things you can do to reduce the risk of harassment. | | • | Report any racial incidents to BCHA and the Police. | | | • | If you receive nuisance telephone calls, ask the operator about having calls monitored and ask for an ex-directory number | | | • | If stones are thrown at windows, pull the curtains to stop flying glass. Don’t go out to investigate: phone 999 and ask for the police | | | • | Write down the time and date of the incident and the names and addresses of the perpetrator(s)
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What Will BCHA Do If You Report A Racial Incident Or Racial Harassment? BCHA is committed to ensuring that our tenant and other residents in Beechdale can live in safety and security. | • | BCHA will investigate complaints received in person, by letter or by phone with the minimum of delay. | | | • | BCHA will ensure that the victim is kept fully informed of the course of the investigations and the choices available. | | | • | BCHA will, with the victim’s permission, take firm action against any BCHA tenant found responsible for racial harassment. Action may include injunctions, prosecution for criminal damage, anti-social behaviour orders and eviction. Racial Harassment is a breach of BCHA’s Conditions of Tenancy. | | | • | BCHA will offer practical support to victims and witnesses of racial harassment to try to prevent further harassment taking place. | | | • | BCHA will treat repairs, including the removal of graffiti, arising as a result of racial harassment, as an emergency | | | • | BCHA will, with the victim’s permission, work closely with the police to identify those responsible for racial harassment. |
BCHA is working closely with other partners to build a safer
neighbourhood by eliminating racist crime. Full details of BCHA’s Hate Behaviour and Racial Harassment Policy is available
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