Discriminatory abuse

Part of: Abuse, mistreatment and neglect

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Discriminatory abuse is when someone is treated unfairly or harassed because of who they are. This may include:

  • Racist or sexist remarks
  • Comments about someone’s disability, impairment, age, or illness
  • Harassment, slurs, or other degrading treatment

Discriminatory abuse can happen anywhere – at home, in the community, or in care settings. 

Support for discriminatory abuse

  • Check if you've experienced discrimination on Citizens Advice.
  • Report It has information about the different types of hate crimes, as well as an online hate crime reporter.
  • Report hate crime to the Police by calling 101.