HOMOPHOBIC INCIDENTS REPORTING
Newcastle
The ARCH racist reporting line has been expanded to homophobic incidents. This was developed by a sub group of the Newcastle LGBT workers network and Newcastle Council Community Development section.
You don't need to be able to prove that an event happened in order to report it. If you or someone you know has been the victim of homophobic harassment ARCH can help. You can report something that has happened to you, to someone else, or something you have witnessed
How do I report a homophobic incident to ARCH?
- Call 0800 032 32 88. This 24-hour line is FREE even to mobiles and can be linked to language line.
- Call into an ARCH reporting centre.
These include:
- MESMAC, 11 Nelson Street, Newcastle, 0191 233 1333
- Lesbian Line, 0191 261 2277
- Metropolitan Community Church,07770 543 407
- Outpost, 13 St James Street, Newcastle, 0191 222 1937
- Any Newcastle City Council Customer Service Centre
- Any Your Homes Newcastle Housing Office
- Victim Support, 0191 2744274
Once you have told ARCH about your experience you decide what happens next. You can keep your details anonymous and you chose which agencies receive the information.
If you would like further information about ARCH please email:
Teesside
Homophobic Incidents - True Vision
There are 3 True Vision Reporting Centres in Middlesbrough:
- MESMAC North East - Teesside office, Phone: 01642 804400
- Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency 82 -90 Corporation Rd, Phone: 01642 803607
- Citizens Advice Bureau 9, Linthorpe Rd.
- Also Police drop in surgery 3rd Thursday of every month @ The Oak, a chance to speak to an LGBT liaison officer from Cleveland Police.
