Stamp Out Hate Crime

We want to hit the message home that no matter who you are and what you look like you should not have to become a victim of Hate Crime. Back in 2007 Sophie Lancaster was attacked in a park in Bacup because she was dressed differently. Sophie died 10 days after the attack and since her death her friends and family have been committed to stamping out hatred, prejudice and intolerance everywhere. (S.O.P.H.I.E). On this page you'll find lots of information on different subcultures and the story of the Sophie campaign. But it doesn't stop there - we want to hear about your experiences and thoughts on Hate Crime too.

What is Hate Crime, and why does it need new legislation to protect people like Sophie?

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No Hate Crime is too small to report. Click here for advice and help if you have been a victim of Hate Crime.

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Our reporter caught up with Courtney Love at the NME awards to talk about her support for the S.O.P.H.I.E. campaign and how she's endorsing it.

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We spoke to Sylvia Lancaster about the aims of the S.O.PH.I.E. Campaign and their work. Hear the interview here, as well as information on how you can support the campaign.

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No-one should suffer abuse because of the way they dress. Whether you consider yourself to be a Mosher, a Scally or someone in between. But have you ever been a victim of Hate Crime because of the way you looked? We want to hear from you.

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Watch the Dark Angel film here. Created to help promote the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, Portishead agreed to donate their track 'Roads' to be used in the animation free of charge.

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From Punks to Skaters, Goths to Ravers there are loads of alternative subcultures out there and we want to hear from you - do you belong to a certain group? Are you unsure what an Emo is? Do you see yourself belonging to more than one subculture? Let us know.

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Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Rob were attacked on August 11th 2007 because they dressed differently. Sophie died 10 days after the attack and ever since her friends and family have been campaigning to stamp out prejudice hatred and intolerance everywhere (S.O.P.H.I.E). Check out their journey so far.

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