12/10/2026
Recently, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jeanie Bell visited a powerful workshop delivered by Show Racism the Red Card and supported by Merseyside Police, highlighting the vital work taking place across our region to challenge prejudice, promote understanding and help build stronger, safer communities.
As we mark Hate Crime Awareness Week, it's important to recognise that raising awareness is not just about one week of action. It is about creating lasting change all year round by educating young people, challenging harmful attitudes and encouraging respect for others.
Workshops like these help equip the next generation with the confidence to stand up against discrimination, celebrate diversity and understand the impact that hate can have on individuals, families and communities.
I am committed to supporting initiatives that tackle hate crime at its root, working alongside partners including Merseyside Police and Show Racism the Red Card to ensure everyone feels safe, valued and respected, regardless of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
Anyone who experiences or witnesses hate crime, it should never be ignored or accepted. Hate crime has a devastating impact on victims and communities, and every report helps ensure support can be provided and action can be taken. You can report hate crime directly to Merseyside Police or through independent charity Stop Hate UK. If it happens to you, or you see it happen to someone else, please speak up and report it.
Together, we can continue to make Merseyside a place where hate has no home.
