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 Northern Ireland
hcasni.com
Joined February 2019
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📢Join us for our #WeStandTogether campaign and check out our #NorthernIreland Hate Crime Manifesto below 📜👇 We look forward to seeing you out in the commnity soon! #NoPlaceForHate #SafePlaceForAll hcasni.com/wp-content/upload…
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Aug 24
Did you know? Third-party reporting allows someone to report a crime on behalf of a victim. If fear or intimidation is stopping someone from reporting a hate crime, our Hate Crime Advocacy Service can provide support and third-party reporting options. #HateCrime #VictimSupportNI #ThirdPartyReporting
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Jul 7
Through @HCASNI, delivered in partnership with The Rainbow Project, we provide free, confidential support to those affected by LGBTQ+ hate crime. If you or someone you know needs support, you are not alone. We are here to listen, support and advocate. #PrideMonth #HateCrime
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Jul 8
Our Hate Crime Advocacy Service supports victims of hate crime across Northern Ireland. We offer emotional support, practical advice, info on your rights, and advocacy with justice organisations.💛 📧 hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk 🔗 bit.ly/4vz8WP6 #WeStandTogether
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Justice NI
@Justice_NI
Jul 10
As we enter the Twelfth period, @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long is appealing to everyone across Northern Ireland to mark this event with dignity, mutual respect, and a true sense of community spirit. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/state…
News Justice Minister calls for respectful and peaceful celebrations over Bank Holiday weekend. Visit our website www.justice-ni.gov.uk Working together for fairness, justice and safety. Minister pictured.

ALT News Justice Minister calls for respectful and peaceful celebrations over Bank Holiday weekend. Visit our website www.justice-ni.gov.uk Working together for fairness, justice and safety. Minister pictured.

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Have your say on major proposed changes to Northern Ireland’s sentencing framework. The Committee for Justice is seeking evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill. 🗓️30 March – 08 May 🔗lk.cmte.fyi/tS_c
This square graphic has a dark pink background, overlaid with white text. In the top left hand corner you can see the flax logo of the Assembly, which is also in white. It says ‘Northern Ireland Assembly’ underneath. In the top right corner, the wording reads: ‘Committee for Justice’. In the middle of the graphic in large white text it says: Call for Evidence, Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill. Underneath are the words: ‘Have your say’. There is a speech bubble icon under it in white, with three horizontal lines inside, representing text. A pencil is shown at an angle on the right side, as if writing or editing the text. On the bottom right of the graphic there is an photo of a judge’s gavel resting on a block. Both are made of dark wood and you can see a gold-coloured band around the gavel.

ALT This square graphic has a dark pink background, overlaid with white text. In the top left hand corner you can see the flax logo of the Assembly, which is also in white. It says ‘Northern Ireland Assembly’ underneath. In the top right corner, the wording reads: ‘Committee for Justice’. In the middle of the graphic in large white text it says: Call for Evidence, Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill. Underneath are the words: ‘Have your say’. There is a speech bubble icon under it in white, with three horizontal lines inside, representing text. A pencil is shown at an angle on the right side, as if writing or editing the text. On the bottom right of the graphic there is an photo of a judge’s gavel resting on a block. Both are made of dark wood and you can see a gold-coloured band around the gavel.

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Belfast Telegraph
@BelTel
Apr 2
A family has been left “badly shaken” after a number of houses were targeted in a suspected hate crime in east Belfast. tinyurl.com/3u653x4b
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Feb 10
We’re hiring a Hate Crime Advocate at @VictimSupportNI.💛 Support victims, challenge hate, and help create safer communities across NI.⭐️ 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/3ZWV2se #NowHiring #HateCrime #VictimSupport #NIJobs
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Feb 10
If you've been affected by hate crime, whether it's racially motivated, disability motivated, or to do with your faith or sexuality, support is available. The Hate Crime Advocacy Service exists to support victims of hate crime through the justice process bit.ly/4t6EWtA
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Justice NI
@Justice_NI
19 Dec 2025
📢“In our society there must be a place for everyone – what there can be no place for is hate crime." Watch: @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long as she visits @HCASNI where she met advocates from the @TRPNI @disabilityni @MigrantCentreNI @PoliceServiceNI @VictimSupportNI @CVOCNI
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Migrant Centre NI@MigrantCentreNI
3 Feb 2025
Community Dialogue Workshop ⏲️Friday 28 Feb 📅11am - 1.30pm 📍BCDA, 283 Ormeau Road, Belfast Open to everyone! Register here - forms.gle/voKRhKsqm4LYeU8DA
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Public Prosecution Service
@thePPSNI
Feb 2
To mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the PPS today hosted our Stakeholder Engagement Forum in the Long Gallery in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. We were delighted to meet so many stakeholders and politicians who took part in discussions about this important issue. #ItsNotOK
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Feb 1
Did you know that we manage a Remote Evidence Centre in Derry? This is a safe and secure place for vulnerable or intimidated witnesses to give their evidence away from the courthouse, away from the defendant and their supporters. Watch our info video: bit.ly/4sHqDvd
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Jan 20
Hate crimes and incidents in NI have risen in the past decade, it’s time for action. Our #WeStandTogether campaign urges implementation of hate crime legislation to protect all individuals. Together, we can create a safer society! #NoPlaceForHate @HCASNI bit.ly/3zCFtvZ
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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
Jan 8
The @HCASNI team are experienced in dealing with all kinds of hate crime, and can help you to report a crime, and provide advocacy and support as you move through the criminal justice system. Get in touch at hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk bit.ly/4a2jXkA
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Justice NI
@Justice_NI
19 Dec 2025
During a visit to The Hate Crime Advocacy Service @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long heard how @HCASNI has experienced a 35% increase in referrals in the last year. Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-… #WeStandTogether
Pictured during a visit to the Hate Crime Advocacy Service (HCAS) Justice Minister Naomi Long with Chloe Barton, Rainbow Project; Anna Pustelnik, HCAS manager; Janice Bunting, CEO Victim Support NI; Dawn McCartney, Disability Action; Jolena Flett, Head of Advocacy and Project and Lucy Fitzgerald, Policy and Communications Manager.

ALT Pictured during a visit to the Hate Crime Advocacy Service (HCAS) Justice Minister Naomi Long with Chloe Barton, Rainbow Project; Anna Pustelnik, HCAS manager; Janice Bunting, CEO Victim Support NI; Dawn McCartney, Disability Action; Jolena Flett, Head of Advocacy and Project and Lucy Fitzgerald, Policy and Communications Manager.

: Chatting to advocates from the Hate Crime Advocacy Service (HCAS) service, Justice Minister Naomi Long thanked them for their crucial work and support they provide to victims. HCAS has experienced a 35% increase in referrals in the last year largely driven by an increase in racially motivated attacks.

ALT : Chatting to advocates from the Hate Crime Advocacy Service (HCAS) service, Justice Minister Naomi Long thanked them for their crucial work and support they provide to victims. HCAS has experienced a 35% increase in referrals in the last year largely driven by an increase in racially motivated attacks.

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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
28 Nov 2025
The Hate Crime Advocacy Service @HCASNI provides specialist support to victims of race hate crime (and victims of faith hate/LGBTQ+ hate/disability hate). If you've been affected by this rise in racist hate, email hate.crime@hcasni.org.uk for support.
Belfast Live@BelfastLive
28 Nov 2025
Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…

Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record

Amnesty International slammed a “shameful year” and urged Stormont to author a new anti-racism strategy.

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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
17 Dec 2025
Have you been the victim of a crime? Share your story with the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime by completing their anonymous survey. The deadline is the 22nd December 2025. @CVOCNI #VictimSurvey #HaveYourSay
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WAVE Trauma Centre@WAVETrauma
15 Dec 2025
The Trauma Education team is excited to announce the training schedule for early 2026, which is open to the public! A number of short-term courses and one-day workshops in trauma-related topics are available for registration now. Whether you're a community member, parent, frontline worker, or simply passionate about supporting others with trauma, these training opportunities are designed for you. Please see the link and QR code for more info - tinyurl.com/3pa26bu8 For any queries, please contact the team at trauma.education@wavetrauma.org
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Belfast Live@BelfastLive
28 Nov 2025
Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…

Race hate crime numbers in NI third highest on record

Amnesty International slammed a “shameful year” and urged Stormont to author a new anti-racism strategy.

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Victim Support NI
@VictimSupportNI
21 Nov 2025
We were delighted to welcome @paulfrewDUP, Chair of the Justice Committee, to our offices in Belfast yesterday to find out more about our services and how we support victims and witnesses of crime. We are looking forward to working closely with him to improve our justice system.
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