Hate crime and prejudice-based behaviours
This resource is part of the the Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Framework. It also forms part of the Scottish Government’s Hate Crime Strategy. It is created in collaboration with YouthLink Scotland, respect me anti-bullying service, and the Hate Crime Strategic Partnership.
The resource provides an opportunity to improve your understanding and awareness of:
- prejudice-based behaviours and hate crime in education settings
- how to identify early signs of prejudice-based behaviours and hate crime
- what to do when prejudice-based behaviours and hate crime occur,
- how to report prejudice-based behaviours and hate crime and support those affected
You may also find the Responding to racism and violence in current events resource helpful.
National Model of Professional Learning
The National Model of Professional Learning can support your knowledge and understanding. You will have the opportunity to consider how to take this learning forward on your own and with others. On completion of the professional learning, consider what your next steps will be.
Take some time to answer the reflective questions at the end of the resource.
The following documents may support you to lead professional learning in your setting:
Hate crime and prejudice based behaviours slides
Hate crime and prejudice based behaviours information note
Hate crime and prejudice based behaviours facilitation notes
Speak Up: 5Ds of Bystander intervention
The Digital Discourse Initiative professional learning course aims to provide educators in Scotland with knowledge and tools to counter the effects of online hate in schools.
The STOP service uses a programme which has been designed to educate and rehabilitate individuals to ensure positive, achievable and sustainable changes in attitudes and behaviours.
The Southport Attack: From Rumours to Riots by Dundee International Women’s Centre.
Misinformation and Disinformation resources by Dundee International Women’s Centre.
Resources from BBC Teach on misinformation, fake news, and disinformation.
Action prejudice is a directory of organisations that support different communities facing hate crime.
Info sheet on the changes in Hate Crime legislation
Resources for schools | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
I Am Me Scotland Learning Platform
Scottish Government’s Hate Crime Strategy
The following resources can also support your understanding:
Bias and Inequality help to prevent hateful behaviours and understand prejudice and stereotyping.
Understand the Impact of Inequality and the impact of hateful behaviours.
Talking about Diversity support conversations about prejudice and diversity.
Develop your Religious Literacy parts 1 and Religious literacy part 2 support an understanding and prevention of religious-based prejudice and hate.
Mirrors and Windows prevent and address the development of prejudice through the curriculum.
Relational Approaches support trauma-informed, restorative and solution-oriented approaches.
Co-regulation and de-escalation help manage conflict between individuals
Expectations and Consequences help prevent hateful behaviours and crime
