STORIES OF SUPPORT

  • “The encouragement of somebody taking me seriously...gave me a little bit of strength, it made me feel better so that I could keep fighting.”

    Anonymous

  • “A Care Coordinator can make a huge difference in the process. My Care Coordinator was kind and understanding, and she listened to me without judgment. She provided me with valuable resources that helped me pursue a restraining order and file charges against the person responsible for this crime. Having someone by your side who is supportive and knowledgeable, guiding you through the legal steps, can really ease the burden and help you feel empowered during such a difficult time.”

    Anonymous

  • “[CA vs Hate] is saying ‘yes, something bad happened to you’ and they’re empowering me to take steps to take care of myself, and then they’re even following up to see how I'm doing.”

    Anonymous

WHAT CAN SUPPORT LOOK LIKE WHEN REPORTING TO CA VS HATE?

Nikki and Julienne Arriola reported an incident where they were brutally attacked and robbed in broad daylight outside the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The assault left Nikki with six broken ribs and Julienne with serious knee injuries—forcing them both to stop working as caregivers.

Struggling to make ends meet, the couple reported the crime and turned to the Filipino Migrant Center (FMC), a California Department of Social Services Stop the Hate partner, for support. With FMC’s help, they filed felony charges against their attacker. Now on a path toward healing, Nikki and Julienne are dedicated to supporting their community.

“[CA vs Hate] verified that I wasn’t making a mountain out of a molehill, that there really was hate and unfair things happening to me and someone recognized it. The fact that they gave me the time of day verified that yes, I’m going through something here, and it’s real.”
— Anonymous

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