Homophobia

Homophobic Hate Crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based on the victim's sexuality

It can take many forms, including insults, verbal abuse, bullying, assault, theft, and damage to property.   Homophobia literally means a fear of homosexuality.  It is treating someone differently or unfairly simply because they are or appear to be lesbian, gay or bisexual.

No one has the right to make you feel bad or abuse you.  If you have experienced homophobic Hate Crime you can report it to Open Out.  There are also other support organisations and groups in our area and we've listed some of them below.

 

Groups and Support in Cambridgeshire

2byou
Support, friendship, projects and training for young people aged 14 to 24 in Cambridgeshire, discovering their sexuality
www.2byou.org.uk

SexYOUality
SexYOUality is a registered charity based in Cambridge and has fourteen years of experience of working with lesbian, gay and bisexual young people.
www.syacambs.org

Sister Act
A social group for women who like women living in East Anglia.
www.sisteract.org

Anglia Ruskin University LGBT Society
The student LGBT society at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
http://angliastudent.com/get-involved/cambridge-societies/lgbt/

Cambridge University Students Union LGBT Society
The student LGBT society at Cambridge University
www.cusu-lgbt.com

DHIVerse
An HIV and Sexual Health charity which works across Cambridgeshire
www.dhiverse.org.uk