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The vast majority of people are proud of the place they live, and just want to get on with their fellow residents. But sometimes, something comes along to change that. A threat to the unity of a community can come in many guises, and some are easier to spot than others. Read more
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Not every person or organisation who is perceived to be creating disruption in a community is motivated by hate, and certainly not all community tension is instigated or inflamed by a hate group or by extremism. however, there will be times when you might find yourself faced with something which does seem to be motivated by hate. This section will take a look at how we try to define ‘hate’ and ‘extremism’. Read more
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You are keen to do something proactive and positive in your communty, but you're not sure where to start. What to do first? Who to call? Here are some pointers to get you started. Read more
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When hate groups come to threaten our communities, with the right strategy and tactics, it is possible to create a response that makes us stronger and more resilient. Let's take a step back, look at the bigger picture, and use tactics and strategy to turn a threat into an opportunity Read more
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Hate Crimes are crimes committed against someone because of their disability, transgender-identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation are hate crimes and should be reported to the police. Here you'll find more about hate crime and lots of resources to help report hate crime and to support victims through what can be a challenging process Read more
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You've come across a leaflet from an organisation you've not heard of before; or maybe someone has shared a link to a video you think looks a bit hateful; or maybe there's been an annoucnement of a demo in the town centre and you want to find out more about the organisers. Check out our list of some of the groups currently causing concern. Read more
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How do you know if what you are experiencing or seeing in your community has crossed the line into hate? What if you are seeing prejudice play out in ways that are unfamiliar to you? Here's a very brief guide to some of the manifestations of hate and prejudice in Britain today. Read more
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In 2006 the British National Party (BNP) won 33% of the vote in local elections in the Sandwell ward of Friar Park. What was remarkable was that the BNP had never stood a candidate in this ward before and did not do any campaigning. Read more
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It’s always better to be safe than sorry, and so here are some tips for staying safe while working in communities. These are some basic guidelines for online and offline safety. Read more
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In 2010 the EDL made plans to hold their biggest ever demo in Bradford, a city still recovering its sense of self after the 2001 riots. Here's a 'long read' on how thie City responded, and was left stronger and prouder as a result. Read more
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A small but vociferous group protested against the establishment of a new mosque in Golders Green, northwest London. Here’s Judy’s story of how that campaign unexpectedly changed her life… Read more