Hate Crime Advocacy Service

Partnership w/ @VictimSupportNI | @MigrantCentreNI | @TRPNI | @disabilityni | #NoPlaceForHate in #NI | [email protected]

#WeStandTogether

[Hate Crime Advocacy Service @HCASNI]

📢Join us for our #WeStandTogether campaign and check out our #NorthernIreland Hate Crime Manifesto below 📜👇

We look forward to seeing you out in the commnity soon! #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll

https://t.co/zllSj0hR9q

[Northern Ireland Assembly Justice Committee @NIAJusticeComm]

Have your say on major proposed changes to Northern Ireland’s sentencing framework.

The Committee for Justice is seeking evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill.

🗓️30 March – 08 May
🔗https://t.co/AucbOWVp2a

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

A family has been left “badly shaken” after a number of houses were targeted in a suspected hate crime in east Belfast.

https://t.co/Et8JaRBIVF

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

We’re hiring a Hate Crime Advocate at @VictimSupportNI.💛

Support victims, challenge hate, and help create safer communities across NI.⭐️

👉 Apply now: https://t.co/rkFqA4Qlky
#NowHiring #HateCrime #VictimSupport #NIJobs

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

If you've been affected by hate crime, whether it's racially motivated, disability motivated, or to do with your faith or sexuality, support is available. The Hate Crime Advocacy Service exists to support victims of hate crime through the justice process https://t.co/zUHrbRcyH1

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

📢“In our society there must be a place for everyone – what there can be no place for is hate crime."

Watch: @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long as she visits @HCASNI where she met advocates from the @TRPNI @disabilityni @MigrantCentreNI @PoliceServiceNI @VictimSupportNI @CVOCNI

[Migrant Centre NI @MigrantCentreNI]

Community Dialogue Workshop

⏲️Friday 28 Feb
📅11am - 1.30pm
📍BCDA, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast

Open to everyone!

Register here - https://t.co/FhBTDE9fVS

[Public Prosecution Service @thePPSNI]

To mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the PPS today hosted our Stakeholder Engagement Forum in the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings, Stormont.
We were delighted to meet so many stakeholders and politicians who took part in discussions about this important issue. #ItsNotOK

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

Did you know that we manage a Remote Evidence Centre in Derry? This is a safe and secure place for vulnerable or intimidated witnesses to give their evidence away from the courthouse, away from the defendant and their supporters. Watch our info video:
https://t.co/GQtoJLme6d

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

Hate crimes and incidents in NI have risen in the past decade, it’s time for action. Our #WeStandTogether campaign urges implementation of hate crime legislation to protect all individuals. Together, we can create a safer society! #NoPlaceForHate
@HCASNI
https://t.co/w0aAPkMHm4

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

The @HCASNI team are experienced in dealing with all kinds of hate crime, and can help you to report a crime, and provide advocacy and support as you move through the criminal justice system.
Get in touch at [email protected] https://t.co/AsMzfdSDR7

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

During a visit to The Hate Crime Advocacy Service @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long heard how @HCASNI has experienced a 35% increase in referrals in the last year.
Read more: https://t.co/WzfxqSyNUu
#WeStandTogether

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

The Hate Crime Advocacy Service @HCASNI provides specialist support to victims of race hate crime (and victims of faith hate/LGBTQ+ hate/disability hate). If you've been affected by this rise in racist hate, email [email protected] for support.

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

Have you been the victim of a crime? Share your story with the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime by completing their anonymous survey. The deadline is the 22nd December 2025.
@CVOCNI #VictimSurvey #HaveYourSay

[WAVE Trauma Centre @WAVETrauma]

The Trauma Education team is excited to announce the training schedule for early 2026, which is open to the public!

A number of short-term courses and one-day workshops in trauma-related topics are available for registration now. Whether you're a community member, parent, frontline worker, or simply passionate about supporting others with trauma, these training opportunities are designed for you.

Please see the link and QR code for more info - https://t.co/GGbxE4dalB

For any queries, please contact the team at [email protected]

[Belfast Live @BelfastLive]

Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record

https://t.co/JpH2GQS8ms

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

We were delighted to welcome @paulfrewDUP, Chair of the Justice Committee, to our offices in Belfast yesterday to find out more about our services and how we support victims and witnesses of crime. We are looking forward to working closely with him to improve our justice system.

[Justice NI @Justice_NI]

Abuse is not just physical – it can be emotional, financial, coercive control or online.

If you are suffering from domestic abuse – reach out to a local support organisation @VictimSupportNI or @WomensAidNI or call @dsahelpline on 0808 802 1414.
#NoExcuse #ActToEndViolence

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

If you're in Belfast this Saturday 29 November and want to show your support for the #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence campaign, you can join the @RTNBelfast march hosted by @ReclaimAgenda. There will be speeches at Writer's Square at 5.30pm.

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

Today marks the start of @UNWomenUK's #16DaysofActivism against gender-based violence. This year’s theme is 'UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls’ and it highlights the abuse that women face online. Learn more about the campaign here:

[Victim Support NI @VictimSupportNI]

Listen to yesterday's Evening Extra programme on @BBCRadioUlster to hear from our CEO Janice Bunting. She explained the support services that are available for those who may have been harmed by the Presbyterian Church of Ireland's safeguarding failings. https://t.co/T9s8uyWu9z