Intimidation is a criminal offence. If you have been intimidated or attacked in your home, you may be able to get help from the Housing Executive.

• What counts as intimidation?
  
• Where else can I turn for help?

What counts as intimidation?

The Housing Executive does not consider all threats to be intimidation. The intimidation must be serious, and it must be:

• racial;
• sectarian;
• terrorist;
• because of your sexuality;
• because of a disability.

The Housing Executive should consider you homeless if it decides you have been intimidated from your home. You may also be able to get an emergency grant from the Housing Executive or the Housing Executive may be able to purchase your home if you have been a victim of intimidation.

However, you might not be eligible for help from the Housing Executive as a person from abroad. Speak to an adviser as soon as possible, if you are being intimidated.

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Where else can I turn for help?

Your safety should be your top priority. Don't stay in your home if you don't feel safe. If you decide that staying in your home after you have been intimidated is the best option, get advice from the police.

If you are renting privately and you have been attacked by people who live with you, tell your landlord. Your landlord may be able to evict the violent person after following the proper legal procedure.

Oganisations such as Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities (NICEM), Multi-cultural Resource Centre or South Tyrone Empowerment Project (STEP) can offer you further advice and assistance. Find other advice agencies in your area which can help.

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