WHAT IS SARI?

Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) is a Bristol–based charity that supports victims of hate crime across Avon and Somerset. We have been working since 1991 to provide victims with emotional and practical support to help them overcome prejudice and injustice.

WHAT IS A HATE CRIME?

If someone is violent or hostile towards you, just because of who you are, who they think you are, or what you believe in, it’s a hate crime. And that’s against the law. Hate crimes can be because of your:

• Ethnicity or race

• Disability (including mental health)

• Sexual orientation

• Gender identity

• Religion or belief

• Age

• Gender

OUR SERVICES

CASEWORK

We offer free confidential emotional and practical support to victims of hate crime. There are many ways that SARI can support you:

• Help you cope with the emotional, physical and mental trauma caused by hate crime.
• Look into whether it’s possible to take legal action.
• Encourage other organisations to take action for you.
• Support you through any legal processes. 
• Help you make complaints against businesses or organisations.
• Direct you to other services that may help you. 
• Provide safety and security advice if you feel at risk.

TRAINING

We provide a range of different training experiences, from our ever-popular ‘Cultural Awareness Tour’ (which sees attendees visit places of worship, and take part in Q&A sessions with cultural and religious leaders), to more conventional training, including presentations, workshops and panel discussions.

EDUCATION

We deliver engaging and informative presentations to assemblies and classrooms. These sessions can be tailored to focus on a specific theme or issue if necessary.