Hate Crime Awareness Week (HCAW) which runs from 14th-19th October, provides an essential platform for youth workers to engage young people in discussions about respect, diversity, and the damaging effects of hate crime. A hate crime is any offence motivated by prejudice against someone's race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. For young people, such experiences can be deeply damaging, leading to fear, isolation, and long-lasting trauma.
This year, North Yorkshire Youth took a proactive step by running a workshop for adults supporting young people, focused on far-right ideology and its influence on young people. The session explored the language, signs and susceptibility around extremism and radicalisation, helping participants recognise when a young person might need extra support. This type of workshop is critical in equipping everyone with the knowledge to stand against hate, promote tolerance, and build more inclusive communities.
Partners across York and North Yorkshire are working together this week to
raise awareness of hate crime, build trust in our services to report hate crime and promote support services available to those who may suffer incidents of Hate Crime in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
If you would like to know more about this and to find a full list of webinars and events taking place across the week, please visit Hate Crime Awareness Week 2024 | North Yorkshire Partnerships (nypartnerships.org.uk) #HelpNotHateNY
Clare Yates – Head of Youth Services
Panda Gledhill – Youth Work Manager
