What To Do When You or Someone You Know is a Victim of Anti-Asian Hate
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Help?
If you or someone you know is a victim of anti-Asian Hate
(including harassment or assault) you can get help.
For immediate help, call 911.
State services:
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta – Services for Victims of Hate Crimes
Important legal rights:
Get money for your losses.
California law prohibits law enforcement authorities from asking individuals, including those who are reporting or are victims of potential crimes, about their immigration status[1]
Say how the crime impacted you before the defendant is sentenced.
Get information about the criminal case.
Get orders—such as protective orders--from the court.
The court may also order the defendant to pay you $25,000 or more for violating your civil rights.
California Attorney General,Victims' Services Unit
(877) 433-9069 [TTY: (800) 735-2929]
www.oag.ca.gov/victimservices
Report
Most government money to help victims and make things better is divided according to who needs the help most. If we don’t report a crime, we won’t receive a share of government services. In addition, this information is used to change laws to make things better. It is very important to report an incident or crime and your information is always confidential.
The best place to report is:
Stop AAPI Hate
https://stopaapihate.org/report-hate/
Example: A new law requires San Francisco MUNI to survey riders about anti-Asian hate. This information will be used to improve services. We encourge you to participate if you are asked to respond to an official MUNI survey.
