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Racial Harassment
Racial harassment includes:
- Assaults of any kind
- Written/verbal threats or insults
- Damage to property
- Offensive graffiti
These incidents can happen anywhere – at home, at work, at school or on the streets.
At Home
If you are threatened in your home or see anything suspicious nearby, dial 999 and ask for the police. If you are a council tenant, you should also report all incidents to the local authority housing department. Make sure your home is secure - see our advice on home security.
At School
Children don’t always tell about racial harassment, as they don’t want to worry their parents.
Therefore, you need to be aware and look for signs that things are not right. Where other children in the school are involved, report the incident to the head teacher first. You can also contact the local education authority and the police.
At Work
The Race Relations Act 1976 makes it illegal to discriminate against any employee on racial grounds.
Report any incident at work to your employer and union representative. Keep a record of time, place and what was said. This is especially important if the harassment is persistent. You may also be able to get help from your local Racial Equality Council, or the Commission for Racial Equality.
If your own business is the target of a racial incident, call the police. They can also give you general advice on how to make your premises more secure.
