Training for victim support hate crime team in Wales

One of the aims of victim support is to understand the victim’s needs and aspirations and empower them to recover after the crime was committed. On the 20^th of Dec 2018, MEND delivered training to the victim support hate crime team. The training covered the definition of Islamophobia and hate crimes, how can an Islamophobic crime be reported and responded to, followed by case studies and data on hate crime. The training also covered MEND Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU), which is a free and confidential advice service for those affected by Islamophobic discrimination and Islamophobic hate crime.