1. Hate Crime Project East Sussex
Graham Hill, Senior Manager Victim Support
Amanda Bigden, Hate Crime Project Manager

2. What is Hate Crime? Hate crime is any criminal offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by an offender's hatred of someone because of their:
race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national origins
religion
gender or gender identity
sexual orientation
disability

3. Victim Support
An independent, national charity for people affected by crime.
Trained local volunteers offer free, confidential emotional and practical support.
Victims of crime referred by police and other organisations, or contact us directly.
The Witness Service- in every criminal court in England and Wales

4. The Hate Crime Project:
Hate Crime Project run by Victim Support
Dedicated Hate Crime Project Manager covers whole of East Sussex, based in Hastings and Lewes
Working in partnership with East Sussex County Council and Voluntary and Community groups countywide
Providing emotional and practical support to all victims of hate crime
Identify and train volunteer advocates from their local communities
Increase awareness and reporting of hate crimes in East Sussex

5. How to contact us Victim Supportline: 0845 30 30 900
Victim Support Sussex:
Hate Crime Project Manager: or
(Hastings Office)