California continues to be a leader in the fight against hate

CA against hate

In 2023, Governor Newsom started CA against hate, California's first multilingual statewide hotline and resource network, providing victims and witnesses of hate a safe, anonymous reporting option. Whether people Report to CA vs Hate Online or by phone, they are eligible for free care coordination to ensure they have access to resources and support, including legal, financial, mental health and mediation services.

In the first full year of the program more than 1,000 people have reported on nearly 80% of California counties. You can call for support at 833-8-NO-HATE or by going to CAvsHate.org.

Targeted funding programs

Last year, after fears of violence increased due to conflicts in the Middle East and the worrying trend of hateful attacks across the country, Governor Newsom increased funding for the nonprofit security grant program by over 35%, providing $78 million to nonprofits to improve safety.

These targeted grants are part of a broader strategy to improve the state's response to hate, including through Stop the hate funding program This supports the ability of community organizations to provide direct services to people affected by hate Grants for ethnic media work to ensure that those most at risk of hate have linguistically and culturally competent information about the resources available to them.

Community conflict mediation

California is one of the few states in the country that has a team of mediators who directly engage communities and local leaders to manage and constructively resolve conflicts related to hate and discrimination. California often works behind the scenes to facilitate dialogue, provide training, and design conflict resolution processes trained, neutral mediators help minimize the potential for hate-motivated violence. Their work runs parallel to the individualized CA vs Hate hotline services available nationwide and provides an important tool to support community-wide solutions.

Bringing experts together

California is committed to bringing communities together to adequately understand and counter the extent of hate. In 2021, Governor Newsom signed legislation establishing the California Commission on the State of Hate to monitor and prosecute hate and recommend policies to the Governor and Legislature. In 2023, Governor Newsom signed a law requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to adopt a hate crimes policy. Out of Conducting public community forums To Issue reports that advance the study of hateThe Commission continues the State's commitment to responsiveness to its communities and complements the ongoing work of the Council for Holocaust and Genocide Awareness to help reduce the risk of violent extremism.

About United Against Hate week

UAHW is a call for local civic action to end hate, discrimination and implicit bias that negatively impact our diverse communities, neighborhoods and cities. The week that started in California and has since spread to cities across the countrywas originally launched by local government and community leaders in response to white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco. Through local events, sharing stories, holding rallies and networking with local institutions, the UAHW, taking place September 21-27, is about working together to help combat a national and statewide increase in to provide hate reports.

To find out how you can get involved and to see the list of events taking place across the country, visit United Against Hate Week 2024 event calendar.