A most unfortunate and unacceptable fact of life throughout the world, including the United States, is that innocent persons can become targets of hateful acts simply because others are intolerant of differences based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Here at UCLA, we strive to maintain an environment that is welcoming to all and that insures the safety and security of all. This hate incident reporting web site is one of many valuable mechanisms to facilitate our understanding of the nature and extent of hate crimes at UCLA, to keep our community informed of reported hate crimes, and to help the victims. I encourage you to report any hate crimes or hate-related incidents of which you are aware. And I want to thank the students who created this web site for their important contributions to keeping UCLA free of hate crimes and incidents.
You will be asked a series of questions to help determine the nature of the incident(s) and the types of bias against you and/or others. You will be given an opportunity (optional) to self-identify as well as comment and/or request for help.
Why Report Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents?
Reporting hate crimes and incidents, even those you might not consider "serious" is important to monitoring and stopping future incidents. By reporting detailed information on incidents, you can strengthen the case for official action. Reporting hate crimes and incidents, even those you might not consider "serious" is important to monitoring and stopping future incidents. By reporting detailed information on incidents, you strengthen the case for official action on reported crimes and also identify trends that can be tracked and addressed by administration before more serious incidents occur. Hate crime and hate incident reporting will be treated as confidential information.
What is a Hate Crime?
A hate crime is a crime which is committed because of the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Hate crimes can include: Graffiti, verbal intimidation or threats, hate mail (including email), property damage, harassment, trespassing and stalking, physical assualts and threats, arson, attacks with weapons, and murder. Hate crimes are against California law and are violations of the University's anti-discrimination policy.
What is a Hate Incident?
Not all expressions of
hate or group bias rise to the level of hate crime as defined in state
and federal statutes. Derogatory works or epithets directed against
a member of a previously defined group because they are a member of
such group, if not accompanied by a threat or harm with the ability
to carry it out, are considered protected speech and not a hate crime.
They do, however, constitute a hate related incident.
Please Note:
We are extremely sensitive to your need for privacy. Information will be maintained as confidential to the extent permitted by law.You have the option to self-identify or remain anonymous. No one will contact you unless you specifically request it.
- Robert J. Naples, UCLA Dean of Students
RptHate@UCLA.edu