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TIME TO ACT & SPEAK UP


A summary of information, tips and guidelines on how you can do your part against toxic attitudes, bullying & hatred.

It is up to you and everyone to reduce and stop toxic attitudes and hatred towards hidden differences.

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  • Hidden Differences who recieve bullying and hatred

    Keep detailed records of any kinds of harassment, hatred and abuse. All the information can be useful at a later date.

    Report any kind of hatred, abuse and assault incidents to the Police. 


    It is very important to try and remember the date, and time descriptions of the offenders. Including height, clothing, hair, face and any unique features. If you cannot provide this it will be very difficult for any type of investigation to make any progress. 


    Remember, some of the bullying you may receive may not be classified as an offence. So, when reporting, be selective as reporting too regularly can discredit yourself and may be taken less serious if an serious and life htreatening incident occur. Also you can be seen as a nuisance & wasting police's time if you report too frequently.


    If the offender drives a particular vehicle you need to assure you can recall the registration number accurately otherwise see your reporting can be fully rejected.


    When the incidents take place, report when you can to the staff, security and the office. They may not be able to help but it may be helpful to be aware. Be careful when reporting as some places do not accept reporting from the general public and some cannot provide support. Also, places like supermarkets are not accountable for other customers' behaviour.


    However, be careful if you report at places of leisure if intervention occurred against the offender then at a later date might retaliate and cause further problems which could risk your personal safety. Make sure you have supportive surroundings at places of leisure, otherwise you should not attend.


    Always share your experiences with a trusted and appreciated friend or family member. However, be careful about who you share with as you could face an unsympathetic reaction which implies either you are to blame or could face an unhelpful response being told off for not strategising enough or managing the situation effectively.


    Be very careful if you are standing up for yourself. It could lead to the offender reacting hostile against you which could risk your safety

  • Social media & online chat guides

    Social media

    (for Hidden Differences)

    If you have any contact or friends with someone with toxic and hateful attitudes and viewpoints. Block and mute any profile that messages toxic and hatred.


    If you have the risk of constant mistreatment including hacking, tolls you need to consider further methods


    Be careful about what your share in your expressions and your experiences against your difficulties. Any signs of what others could cause a dangerous risk on only on your social media account but your personal safety.


    Also, be cautious and who you follow no matter how appealing they are as it could harm how you feel. Especially when your circumstances are through challenging times.


    Online chat groups & forums

    Be extra careful when sharing your expressions on online forms and groups. As many online locations are not regulated can cause extremely dangerous risks.




  • Witnesses


    If you witness any sort of bullying, discrimination and hatred then you must report the incident on behalf of a person with differences on the grounds of discrimination and hatred. Report to the police and any available officials at public places at shopping centres, retailers, transport terminals on public transport and places of leisure.


    Never blame the person with specific difficulties.


    If you can, offer some help or support but don't be offended if they reject your offer to help. 


    IF YOU NOTICED THE VICTIM IS UPSET

    Never use this situation to heckle or humiliate them, especially if a situation has pushed the victim beyond their coping mechanisms as you could make them mentally and emotionally worse. So do not interfere or try to be supportive. Leave them alone and do not intimidate or threaten them.


    Do not make false allegations against them to any officials. For example, do not accuse the person of swearing when they did not.


    IF THE VICTIM IS EXPERIENCING AN ANXIETY ATTACK AND EMOTIONAL DESPAIR

    There are occasions when the victim is emotionally affected. We must penalize them especially if the person has been pushed beyond their ability and coping mechanisms. Or they cannot cope as the situation is too much to manage


    Do not make any reactions to something you don't know the full context of which caused the person to struggle emotionally. Never make threatening reactions such as ordering them to "Shut it". Not only have you offended the victim you are provoking them to make how they cope emotionally extremely worse.


    If you can ask if are they OK and ask if they can help ask what has happened. If the offer is accepted make no critical judgement as you could, especially their emotions and make them feel worse.


    IF YOU NOTICE THE VICTIM STANDING FOR THEMSELVES

    Do not rudely interrupt their conversation, also never heckle and rudely speak over them. Your reaction will not only offend the victim you can cause them to be very upset.


    It is also unacceptable to laugh or create a hilarious reaction, even if they appear slightly different. 


    It is wrong to make fun of them, the situation the victim is experiencing is not a joke. Instead, show your support for what is required and speak to an official but do not blame the victim for being seen as an upset.




  • At Education, Work, communites and for volunteering


    (FOR COLLEAGES AND KEY MEMBERS FOR EDUCATION, WORK AND FOR VOLUNTEERING)


    When getting to know a person with disabilities and those with specific difficulties.


    Make sure selected members at different levels have minimum members have a certain understanding with a small number having greater knowledge and ground-level insight.


    It is very important to monitor and be very responsive when a person's difficulties or disability faces conflicting environments and how other people's mindset which can lead to Jealous and resentful attitudes, the spreading of prejudiced viewpoints, dishonest behaviour and attitudes which leads to provoking mistreatment.


    Watch out for unusual reactions towards a disability or specific difficulties or reacting differently than normal.


    However, a person's difficulties and disability must have their dignity and human rights respected throughout.


    (FOR MANAGEMENT AND LEADERS ON EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND FOR VOLUNTEERING)


    In these environments understanding a small number of crew members and accessibility as it's not sustainable against any potential scenarios. Just because no problems occur doesn't occur the majority of the time does not mean something won't go wrong.


    One of the important factors to reduce and prevent bullying occurs is to be strategic, one step ahead and become scenario prepared. Other examples but just as important include being aware of ground-level challenges a person with a Disability or Difficulties make against perceptions and presumptions by colleagues and team members. This is on top of how strong the support structure is at all levels. Then monitoring the types of personalities, attitudes and ethics as well as honesty and trustworthiness. Combining all the examples with procedures when certain potential toxic attitudes, bullying and a hatred behaviour situation occur.


    Preparation and strategy and monitoring are important however listening to ground-level insight are key for resilient and sustainable environments. Not only that sensing warning signs can be easier and quicker to respond.



  • Other information to consider

    To enable a person with differences to manage their life and not let their difficulties hold them back is essential to understand and value a person with differences ways to adjust their daily life. 


    Due to the variating types of difficulties from person to person, the kind of adjustments is not the same for everyone with differences.


    SPECIFIC ROUTINES & PROCEDURES ENABLE TO COPE EFFECTIVELY

    There are variations on particular procedures and routines with the person need to do to maintain their stability and ability to manage several situations and circumstances.

    Examples might include note-taking having regular times out or a mini-evaluation.


    PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTS, TOOLE AND MATERIALS TO ASSIST THE PERSON WITH DIFFERENCES

    Adjustment doesn't just apply to procedures but also to references or tools. For example, someone with short-term may need to refer to notes regularly. Whatever the kind of just explanation needs to do it must be supported and respected and not be found on or shamed.


    NOT TO DEMONISE, BLOCK AND DENY THEIR ADJUSTMENTS

    Regarding how you think it's unusual odd any adjustments a person with differences may have to undertake never criticise or deny the adjustment procedures. Otherwise, you are disrupting their own way of coping with their daily lives.





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