Hate Crime Advocacy Service

📢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 hcasni.com/wp-content/upl…

We’re hiring a Hate Crime Advocate at @VictimSupportNI.💛 Support victims, challenge hate, and help create safer communities across NI.⭐️ 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/3ZWV2se #NowHiring #HateCrime #VictimSupport #NIJobs

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 bit.ly/4t6EWtA

📢“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

Community Dialogue Workshop ⏲️Friday 28 Feb 📅11am - 1.30pm 📍BCDA, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast Open to everyone! Register here - forms.gle/voKRhKsqm4LYeU…

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

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: bit.ly/4sHqDvd

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 bit.ly/3zCFtvZ

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 hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk bit.ly/4a2jXkA

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: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-meet… #WeStandTogether

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 hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk for support.

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

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 - tinyurl.com/3pa26bu8 For any queries, please contact the team at trauma.education@wavetrauma.org

Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-…

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.

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

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.

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:

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. bbc.in/4rbu5xA

We recruit for volunteers year round and we are always happy to hear from new people who are interested in joining our team. You have the option of supporting victims or you can choose to work in the courts, supporting witnesses. Apply online: bit.ly/4i03PBX

We’ve launched an investigation into the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, following safeguarding concerns. If you have been affected we’ve a dedicated team you can speak to. You don’t have to visit a Police Station, we can come to you, on your terms. orlo.uk/sUShA