Civil Rights Department Launches Statewide Multilingual Ad Campaign to Increase Awareness of California vs Hate’s Resources
The California Civil Rights Department today announced it is launching a statewide multilingual ad campaign to increase awareness of California vs Hate, a new hotline, website, and network that provides a safe, anonymous reporting option for victims and witnesses of hate and connect people with resources. This first major ad blitz aims to build awareness of the resources available to Californians impacted by hate statewide with a focus on traditionally hard-to-reach communities.
Why People Might Be Hesitant to Report Acts of Hate
The California DOJ recently released a report that revealed hate crimes reported to law enforcement in California rose 20%, jumping from 1,763 in 2021 to 2,120 in 2022.
While this report clearly indicates that a growing number of hate crimes are being reported to law enforcement, California vs Hate, along with many community organizations and government agencies, has heard from residents that people are still hesitant to report acts of hate for a number of reasons, ranging from fear of retribution from the perpetrator, to mistrust of agencies, and more.
