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Have you ever reported a hate crime — or supported someone who has?

OUT North East is hosting a community consultation event as part of an ongoing research project exploring LGBTphobia and hate crime reporting in Gateshead. We want to hear from people who live, work, volunteer or study in the borough about their experiences and perspectives.

This is your opportunity to help shape understanding, improve reporting processes and influence how services respond to hate crime locally.

You don't need to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community to attend. We are keen to hear from allies, professionals and members of the wider public. Whether you have direct experience of reporting hate crime or thoughts about how the system works, your voice matters.

The event will take place at the new ONE Centre — Gateshead’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ community hub. After the session, there will be an opportunity to look around the space and find out more about how it supports communities across the region.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Please note: photographs will be taken during the event, but you are welcome to opt out if you prefer not to be included.

Facilitated by Drew Dalton

Join us for an open, respectful and constructive conversation — and help make a difference in how hate crime is understood and addressed in Gateshead.

If you'd like to attend email drew@outnortheast.org.uk or call 0191 695 1969 selecting option 2