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What You Need to Know to HATE CRIMES: Protect Yourself and Others
Hate crime or hate incident? It is important to know the difference between a hateHow to spot a hate crime: crime and a hate incident
A hate crime is a crime against a person, group,Signs that a crime was motivated by hate may include: or property motivated by the victim's real or• The offender chose the victim or property because they perceived protected social group. Hate crimes can be prosecuted either as misdemeanors or felonies belonged to a protected group, like a certain religion or depending on the acts committed
• The offender made written or verbal comments showing a In California, you can be a victim of a hate crime prejudice
if you have been targeted because of your actual• The crime happened on a date that is important for the or perceived: victim's or offender's protected group
• Race or ethnicity• There is organized hate activity in the area
• Nationality • ReligionIf you are a hate crime victim, you should: • Gender• Contact your local law enforcement agency right away
• Sexual orientation• Get medical attention (if you need it)
• Physical or mental disability, or• Write down the exact words that were said
• Association with a person or group with one• Make notes about any other facts. or more of these "actual" or "perceived"• Save all evidence (e.g., graffiti, egg shells, writing on characteristics
victim's vehicle). If safe, wait until law enforcement arrives Please note, the above listed characteristics and takes photos. are examples, and other bases for actual or perceived protected social group characteristics• Get the names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails of exist
other victims and witnesses
• Try to get a description from any eyewitnesses of the criminal or the vehicle. If you witness a hate crime, you should report the crime to your local law enforcement agency
• Contact community organizations in your area that respond to hate crimes. A hate incident is an action or behavior motivated by hate but legally protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of expression. If a hate incident startsWhat you and your community can do: to threaten a person or property, it may become a hate• Speak out against hate and intolerance. crime
• Have community rallies to support victims. Examples of hate incidents include:• Offer support and help to victims. • Name-calling• Ask public officials to speak out against hate crimes. • Insults• Establish a human relations commission or hate • Displaying hate materials on your own property
crime network that includes law enforcement, local • Posting hate material that does not result in government, schools, religious organizations and community organizations. Ask them to respond to hate property damage
crimes immediately when they happen and to promote • Distribution of materials with hate messages in prevention and awareness. public places
Where to find help:Contact 911 or go to a local hospital if you needimmediate attention. To file a report, contactyour local law enforcement agency
California Attorney General's OfficeVictims' Services UnitOffers crime victims and their families supportand information at every stage of the criminalprocess. For additional information, call{877) 433-9069 or visit oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes
California Department of FairEmployment and Housing (DFEH)State agency charged with enforcingCalifornia's civil rights laws and protectingthe people from unlawful discriminationin employment, housing, and publicaccommodations and from hate violence andhuman trafficking. DFEH accepts claims fromvictims of hate violence or threats of violenceon account of a victim's real or perceivedprotected social group. For information on howto file a claim, visit dfeh.ca.gov
Hate Crime Brochure Template Author: CA DOJ Subject: Hate Crime Brochure Template Keywords: Hate, Crime, Brochure, Template, Created Date: 6/30/2021 7:31:34 AM
The Attorney General encourages individuals to contact the office to report hate crimes and instances of discrimination or harassment by calling the Civil Rights Hotline at 1-877-581-3692.
The law also ensures that victims of hate crimes have the ability to file a civil lawsuit in response to any hate crime and permits a judge to impose significant civil penalties on the perpetrator.
The Hate Crimes Guidance is a resource for Illinois law enforcement agencies as well as advocacy organizations about the specific changes to the state’s hate crimes law. The new law expands the list of crimes that can be prosecuted as hate crimes in an effort to address the increasing use of technology to attack victims.