Where to Report Hate Speech and Hate Crimes

 In Hate Crimes, Hate Speech
What can you do about it?

When witnessing or facing hate speech or hate crimes, here is what you can do:

  • Contact the local law enforcement agency right away.
  • Get medical attention (if you need it).
  • Write down the exact words that were said.
  • Make notes about any other facts.
  • Save all evidence (e.g., graffiti, eggshells, writing on victim’s vehicle). If safe, wait until law enforcement arrives and takes photos.
  • Get the names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails of other victims and witnesses.
  • Try to get a description from any eyewitnesses of the criminal or the vehicle.
  • Contact community organizations in your area that respond to hate crimes.

Source:

Extracted from: Hate Crimes | State of California – Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General

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