Hate crime and harassment
Homophobic crime
Reporting homophobic and transphobic crime
You can contact a dedicated lesbian, gay, transgerder, bisexual (LGBT) support worker for support and advice about domestic violence and hate crime using the Bede House SAFE programme. 
During office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:30-4:30) and when someone is online, you can chat online to a dedicated LGBT support worker at Bede House.
Homophobia/ transphobia is hatred, intolerance and fear of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
A homophobic or transphobic hate crime is an incident which constitutes a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim, or any other person as being motivated by homophobia or transphobia.
If you have experienced or witnessed a homophobic or transphobic crime it is valuable to report this as soon as possible. Your report could help prevent further violence.
Contacts
Roger Moore, LGBT domestic abuse and hate crime outreach caseworker 020 7232 1107 rogermoore@bedehouse.org.uk
Elena Noel, Hate Crime project worker at Southwark Mediation 020 7708 4959 hatecrimes@southwarkmediation.co.uk
Dax Ashworth, community safety officer at Southwark Council 020 7525 5659 dax.ashworth@southwark.gov.uk
If you live in greater London, you can contact Galop for help and advice, including assistance reporting to the police (anonymously if you prefer). Alternatively Galop can put you in contact with your local LGBT police liaison officer or community aafety unit.
Contact Galop on: 020 7704 2040
Galop information factsheets
Always dial 999 if it is an emergency and you think you are in immediate danger.
