We seek a world where everyone accepts and respects each other, regardless of identity. We are dedicated to doing the hard work necessary to make this vision a reality.
Identity-based violence is any act of violence motivated by the perpetrator's conceptualisation of their victim's identity, for example their race, gender, sexuality, religion or political affiliation. It encompasses hate crime, violent extremism, and genocide and affects individuals as well as entire groups or communities all around the world.
We believe that
Our commitment to these values drives not only what we do but also how we do it. We are committed to our mission of preventing identity-based violence worldwide.
On Your Side - Protection Approaches leads the consortium delivering 'On Your Side' the UK-wide support and reporting service for East and Southeast Asian communities who experience racism and/or any forms of hate.
The service includes a 24/7 freephone helpline available in East and Southeast Asian languages; a website with reporting forms and resources; and ongoing community-based support delivered by trained casework advocates. On Your side has community members at the centre. That means anyone can feel safe using the service.
Community - Our community initiatives support marginalised socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural groups explore their perceptions and experiences of prejudice, discrimination, and identity-based violence. We encourage community-led responses to hate crime – and the prejudice and marginalisation that can lead to such violence. We are breaking down barriers between victims and public officials, in the process helping to promote dialogue, encourage transparency, and strengthen community relationships.
Education Settings - Our education team offer visits to schools to run workshops designed to equip the next generation with the understanding and strategies they need to reject prejudice and violence as well as teacher training to support school staff and leadership to develop their approaches to building a positive and inclusive school culture. We can also provide free resources and toolkits to support teachers once we have left the classroom.
Understanding hate crime training - Understanding Hate Crime course has been designed for those who work with those most at risk of being the victims of hate crime. It may be of particular value to staff and volunteers from faith and community organisations, local authorities, emergency services or housing associations, and other public bodies.
Victims of identity-based violence and hate crime
Office hours: Monday to Friday - 10am to 6pm
On Your Side Helpline - 24/7
Our offices are London-based, we can respond to enquiries from across the UK
This is a free service
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On Your Side
You can call the 24/7 Free Helpline - Our Helpline Operators are the first people you’ll speak to when you call our 24/7 freephone helpline. They’re here to listen to you, find out more about what happened and give you support. If they don’t speak your language, they’ll find a trusted interpreter for you.
General Enquiries
Phone: 020 3859 9509
Email: info@protectionapproaches.org
On Your Side 24/7 Helpline
Phone: 0808 801 0393
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