Trade wants to help you feel safer in the community you live in and wants to support you to do that.
Trade continues to assist Leicestershire Constabulary in their commitment to stamping out crime motivated by hate and prejudice
Are you, or do you know people who are being bullied, assaulted, harassed or verbally abused because you or they are lesbian, gay or bisexual?
Trade and the police would like to know if, because of your sexuality or the sexuality of someone you know you face hate and prejudice in your life. It can help to talk to someone and reporting any incidents can help the police target the right areas.
In order to achieve this we need your help.
Why Report?
If you or anyone else has been subjected to harassment, assault, bullying or verbal abuse, then please report the incident.You can speak to us confidentially at Trade or report the incident using the following links:
For incidents that take place in Leicester city, regardless of where you or the victim lives, follow this link and download the form to complete and send off:
For incidents that take place in Leicestershire, regardless of where you or the victim lives, follow this link and you can complete the form online:
What Can I Report?
Any incident where you believe you, or anyone, has been targeted because they are lesbian, gay or bisexual.
Any incident you know or believe were motivated by homophobia i.e graffiti, harassment by neighbours, bullying in school or verbal abuse.
You can also report domestic abuse, violence or aggression against someone by a family member, partner or ex-partner in an existing or previous relationship regardless of gender or sexuality.
Who Can I Talk To?
You can speak to us at Trade on Leicester 0116 254 1747 or if you want to contact the police in confidence, call 0116 222 2222 and ask for your local Hate Crime Officer. They will have a 24 hour answerphone facility. If you are leaving a message at either organisation, ensure you leave a safe address or telephone number, where you can be contacted.
In an emergency always dial 999.
