​Glasgow social landlord backs hate crime awareness week

Queens Cross Housing Association has pledged its support to Hate Crime Awareness Week this week (10-17 October).

The campaign, which aims to tackle underreporting of hate crime, is a first for a housing association.

As a third party reporting centre for hate crime, the landlord hopes its involvement will encourage tenants and local people who have experienced or witnessed hate crime to speak out.

Assistant neighbourhood housing manager Tracy Hamill (pictured), who attended a launch event for the campaign in Glasgow’s Central Station, said: "Anti-social behaviour or crime motivated by hate can have a devastating effect not only on individuals, but also on the wider community.

“Making sure hate crime is reported is essential to stamping it out. As a third party reporting centre, we provide a safe place for local people to report hate crime.

"Hate crime starts with individual prejudice. If this week can make one person think about their attitude and behaviour, or encourage someone to take action to report hate crime, it will be a success."