“I see that my friend is experiencing hate speech, is there anything I can do?”
Be beside the point. A hero is not always the one who fights the enemy and defeats him in a spectacular way. You can simply do a small, good thing. How do you accomplish this?
Speak/write to the person affected by hate speech a supportive sentence. It really matters, it could prove to be crucial. Your supportive sentence can save someone’s life.
- “I’m by your side, no matter what they say.”
- “I’m on your side.”
- “I don’t think so, as he/she/they said.”
- “I think you’re great.”
- “Why don’t we look for help together?”
Whether you are the person experiencing the hate speech, their parent, caregiver, teacher, friend, or simply an acquaintance in the community – if you feel your voice has not been heard – call/come to us. Crisis Intervention Center in Lublin will cover you and your loved ones with help and support, we will comprehensively address the problem of hate speech together with a psychologist and lawyer.
ALWAYS there is a solution
ALWAYS there is a way out
WE KNOW that hate speech can be stopped
Crisis Intervention Center in Lublin, 6A Proboswo St.: 81 466 55 46
24-hour helpline for people in crisis: 733 588 900
Helpline for children and adolescents (Mon-Fri 14-22, Sat-Sun 9-14): 789 777 981