What Can be Done?
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The Domestic Violence and Racial Harassment Team can work on your behalf, offering advice, options, support, information and a counselling service
Report the incident(s) immediately to one of the following places – Do not suffer in silence.
- Your Local Housing Office
- The Community Safety Unit in the Police which specializes in Hate crime
- Domestic Violence/Racial Harassment Team
- Your Landlord
- Housing Advice Centre
- Your local community group
- A Solicitor
Keep a diary of all incidents and log the date, time and what took place. Once you have approached an agency to report harassment you are entitled to be treated with respect, sensitivity and understanding.
If you are a Council tenant, your Housing Officer will interview you and your case will be investigated. Various steps can be taken against the perpetrator, including written warnings and legal action that may lead to a conviction or eviction for the perpetrator. If you feel unsafe in your home the Council can also offer you emergency accommodation.
If you are not a Council tenant, you are still entitled to help from the Council at the Housing Advice Centre. You can also seek legal advice from a suitably qualified Solicitor.
Call our free phone on 0800 056 0905
Do not suffer in silence.
Page updated: 18 Dec 2008