We believe that any form of hate crime is never okay.
What can you do?
Think
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999. If you are on Royal College of Music premises call for assistance via Reception on 0207 591 4315.
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe.
- What is hate crime? It might be useful to think about the definition of hate crime
Report
- Reporting to the Royal College of Music. Students and staff can report an incident using the Royal College of Music’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or with your contact details. If you choose to report with your contact details, you will be offered the opportunity to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence. If you would like more information on the range of possible formal action including the complaints procedure and disciplinary procedures, see the RCM Student Code & Procedures and/or the Staff Grievance and/or Disciplinary procedures.
- Reporting to the Police. There is no time limit on reporting crimes of this nature - you can go to the police at any time after the crime has taken place. The Metropolitan Police website provides further information: https://www.met.police.uk/.
Get Specialist Support
- Victim support. Offers advice about hate crime.
- Stop Hate UK. Provides support for victims, witnesses and third parties.
- Citizens Advice. Provides further information on hate crime.
- True Vision. Offers guidance on reporting hate crime and hate incidents.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself and talk to someone if you need to.
- Students. Royal College of Music Students can get in touch with Student Services to find out more about support available, including free Counselling support.
- Staff. Royal College of Music staff can access free, confidential, professional help from our Employee Assistance Provider, CiC Confidential Care, 24 hours per day.
- Togetherall – online support. All students and staff can access Togetherall for free - a 24/7 online service that provides advice and support for those dealing with low mood, anxiety and other mental health issues.
- Mental Health First Aiders. All staff and students can arrange to speak to one of our trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Find out more about support for Mental Health and Wellbeing.