Stop Hate NYC

Hate crimes are on the rise in New York City and attacks on Latinos have increased dramatically in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfounded fears of dangerous immigrants who pose a threat to the city’s safety and its economy have led to dangerous incidents of violence and acts of discrimination in everything from housing to policing.

In partnership with the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, Hispanic Federation has launched a citywide program, Stop Hate Crimes NYC, serves as a clearing house for understanding hate crimes, bias incidents, and offers assistance in reporting hate crimes to the authorities.

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What is a hate crime?

Hate crimes impact victims on a much deeper and emotional level, and the impact is wide, spreading fear and within communities that identify with the victim. There are many types of underlying crimes that, when combined with biased intent, can be considered hate crimes, including physical assault, verbal threats, robberies and burglaries, and property damage such as graffiti.

According to New York State law, there must be an underlying crime in order for an incident to be classified as a hate crime. That means authorities must first determine there was a crime committed. If it’s determined that the crime was motivated by bias, then hate crime charges may be added to the original charge.

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What are bias incidents?

You can still be victimized by bias and hate if there is no underlying crime. A bias incident is when someone verbally harasses or discriminates against you based on your identity, but the incident does not involve a physical attack, a threat of attack, or property damage.

Bias incidents are taken seriously as examples of discrimination, but they are not necessarily crimes. Some bias incidents may be protected by free speech provisions of the Constitution. Others may give rise to civil penalties in New York City under the NYC Human Rights law, which is administered by the NYC Commission on Human Rights.

Report Hate Crimes and Discrimination

If you or someone you know has been harassed or discriminated against by a business, employer, or landlord because of your identity—please call 311 and say, “human rights.”

To report a hate crime in progress or any emergency, call 911. Non-emergencies should be reported to the local precinct.

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