Peterborough and Central Cambridgeshire
Racist Attack in Peterborough
Two Asian men were left needing hospital treatment after a brutal gang attack in a park in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough on 7th February. Police believe that the attack was racially motivated. The Police had recently started increasing patrols in the area after residents expressed concerns about the level of anti-social behaviour.
Links
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Hate Crime
Open Out 01733 453412 Report Hate crimes without going to the police
Hate Crime Coordinator 01733 424451
Anti-social behaviour team Peterborough City Council 01733 747474
Victim Care Unit 0845 3899523 24hrs
Victim Support, Central Division 01480 417600
Southwark Mediation Centre 0207 7084959 hatecrimes@southwarkmediations.co.uk
Cambridge keepsafe / gatesafe 01223 457207 Free security for those on benefits
Peterborough Mediation 01733 566536 (Neighbourhood Disputes only)
Cambridge Mediation Services 01223 302514 Covers rest of county (Neighbourhood Disputes only)
Police
Cambridgeshire Police online reporting form
Cambridgeshire Police Non-emergency number: 0345 456 4564
Black/Minority Ethnic Groups
CRISP 01223 462615 Racial incidents support group
Bharosa 0121 3030368 Asian Women’s Helpline
The Monitoring Group 0800 374618 24hr helpline – advice to victims of racial harassment and abuse.
Muslim Line 0208 8404840 Support line for Muslims 09.30-1800hrs Mon-Fri
Suffolk Racial Harassment Helpline 0800 1381643
Disability and Mental Health
Peterborough and fenland rethink carers group 01354 655786 Support Group for carers of those with schizophrenia and other psychotic illness
Burst the Bubble 07900 666628 Support group for people with mental health problems
Lifecraft 01223 566957 Daily Social club for those with mental health problems
Young people
Anti-Bullying Campaign 0207 3781446 Voluntary Agency working to help parents of children bullied at school
Red Balloon 01223 357714 For children who have been bullied, this centre will provide education and support
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
New Link Centre 01733 74280 Advice, interpreters, language classes.
Cambridge Refugee Support 01223 575489
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum 01223 315877
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller
Outreach – Traveller Team 01223 508700
One voice 07790801422 / 07790803176
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender
Polari 0207 2554480 Works for better services for older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.
Support and Advice
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