Reporting a Homophobic and Transphobic Incident
This form is to report Homophobic / Transphobic incidents which have occurred in the South Hams, Teignbridge, Torbay and West Devon areas.
Please click on the offsite link to report a homophobic or transphobic incident
You can remain anonymous if you wish and send the details for monitoring purposes only. If you supply your personal details they will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. We do not pass on any of your personal information to outside organisations or individuals unless you have indicated that you are happy for us to do so.
If you have a complaint or an allegation of misconduct about a member of the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary you can contact the Professional Standards Unit, please see link above for more information.
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a group set up to identify and support the views of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. It is made up of representatives from South Hams, Teignbridge, Torbay and West Devon Community Safety Partnerships, as well as representatives from the Intercom Trust, Eddystone Trust, Victim Support, the Police, LGB Health Project and volunteers from the community.
What is a homophobic incident?
"Any incident which is perceived to be homophobic or transphobic by the victim or any other person"
This means any incident (not necessarily a crime) which is motivated by prejudice against LGBT people and/or their friends and families.
Why should you report?
Reporting incidents assists Spectrum in tackling homophobic/transphobic crime. The information you provide is valuable, it enables us to identify areas of concern, patterns of behaviour and could possibly help catch / prosecute offenders.
You do not have to be the victim to report an incident If someone you know is a victim, or if you witness such an incident then please report it.
· Any person can say it's homophobic
· The incident need not be a crime
· No incident is trivial
· All homophobic incidents and crimes will be recorded
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Useful contact numbers
If you wish this incident to be followed up please give your details on the form where you are willing to be contacted. A representative from your chosen organisation/s will contact you within one month. However, if you would like to discuss the matter urgently please telephone the relevant organisation on the number listed below. This will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Police
Emergency - 999
Non-emergency - 08452 777444
Diversity Manager for South and West Devon - 07976 530965
Diversity Officer for South and West Devon - 07736 731955
Victim Support Devon helps Devon residents cope with the effects of crime. We do this by providing confidential support and information to victims of crime and to witnesses attending local courts.
Our services are free, independent of the police and courts, and available to everyone, whether or not the crime has been reported and regardless of when it happened.
South & West Devon - 01626 203295
Torbay - 01803 665989
Intercom Trust: south west gay community support and information
safety@intercomtrust.org.uk
08456 020 818 (low-cost helpline, all charged at local rate)
01392 201015 (office)
Eddystone Trust
The Eddystone Trust is an independent agency, providing information and support for anyone concerned about HIV or Hepatitis C (HCV) in Plymouth, Torbay, and south and west Devon.
01803 380692
01752 257077
Local Authorities
South Hams District Council
Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE Tel: 01803 861234
Teignbridge District Council
Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX Tel: 01626 361101
Torbay Council
Civic Offices, Torquay, TQ1 3DR Tel: 01803 201201
West Devon Borough Council
Council Offices, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ Tel: 01822 813600
Community Safety Partnership
South Hams Community Safety Officer
South Hams District Council Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE
Teignbridge Community Safety Officer
Teignbridge District Council Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX
Torbay Community Safety Officer
Torquay Police Station, South Street, Torquay, TQ2 5AH
West Devon Community Safety Officer
West Devon Borough Council Council Offices, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ