Reporting Hate Crimes
Ways You Can Report A Hate Crime in New York
There are many ways to report a hate crime in NYC, including:
- A Crime in progress call 911
- Hate Crimes that occurred in the past:
- Call your local NYC precinct
- Call Hate Crimes Task Force directly (1-888-440-HATE) or email at [email protected]
- Bias incidents, harassment, or discrimination:
- Report to CCHR (212-416-0197)
- State Resources:
- State Hotline (844-NO-2-HATE)
- Online form for reporting hate crimes with the state Division of Human Rights Hate and Bias Prevention Unit. (https://forms.ny.gov/s3/DHR-Bias-Incident-Form)
- NY AG’s Civil Rights Bureau – email at [email protected] or by calling 1-800-771-7755.
- State Hotline (844-NO-2-HATE)
- Manhattan DA: 212-335-3100
- Reporting to Non-profits:
- Some have forms or hotlines, and some will help represent you or help you file a complaint, including these organizations:
- 67th Precinct Clergy Council: 646-779-6767
- Arab American Association of New York: 718-745-3523
- Asian American Federation: 718-939-6137
- Hispanic Federation: 212-233-8955
- Jewish Community Relations: 212-983-4800
- NYC Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141
- Some have forms or hotlines, and some will help represent you or help you file a complaint, including these organizations:
The NYC Office of Hate Crime Prevention has issued this helpful infographic detailing victim rights and reporting info. Find the link to the PDF HERE. (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/stophate/downloads/pdf/hate-crimes-victims-guide-to-help.pdf)
Reminder – People’s immigration status does not prevent them from reporting Hate Crimes or receiving essential services.