California is officially launching a hotline this week for people to report acts of hate and bias, as the state grapples with a rise in reported hate crimes.
California is officially launching a hotline this week for people to report acts of hate, as the state grapples with a rise in reported hate crimes.
The statewide hotline, California vs. Hate, gives Californians an alternative to contacting law enforcement after a hate incident occurs. It can also connect people with support and resources in the aftermath of an act of hate, which could include mental health support, legal services or assistance with housing.
“It’s not just a black hole where people will report things that happened to them,” said Kevin Kish, director of the California Civil Rights Department. “It’s something that’s going to connect people with resources.”People who dial 866-4283 — or 833-8NOHATE — will be connected to trauma-informed “care coordinators” who work specifically for the program, Kish said. The hotline can provide translation into more than 200 languages, Kish said.
Callers do not need to provide their names or other identifying information, although state officials said that confidentiality might not be guaranteed in cases involving child or elder abuse or an imminent threat of violence. “Whether or not you report anonymously, your identity will not be disclosed without your consent unless required by law,” the CAvsHate website states. It recommends that people call 911 if they are presently in danger or want to immediately contact law enforcement.
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