Gender Hate Crime

What is Gender Hate Crime and Harassment?

Gender Hate Crime is defined as being a crime which has been motivated only by the victim’s gender, or perceived gender. The victim is abused primarily because of their gender and not because of a prior relationship – as is the case in Domestic Violence.

Most reported gender harassment is related to the work place and is dealt with by employment legislation or equalities law. However it is thought that most gender harassment goes unreported and can be anything from wolf whistling, bullying in schools or the workplace, sexist remarks to minor assaults. (Hate Crime and Harassment Task Group report, May 2008)

More Information

Here is a list of telephone numbers you might find useful. Also see the links on the right hand side.

• Southampton Rape Crisis: 023 8063 6313

• Victim Support: 023 8084 1924

• Women’s Aid: 023 8071 0068 or 023 8033 8881