Hate Crimes: A Quick Information Sheet for South Asians

DESCRIPTION
This is a publication that provides a quick overview of hate crimes and their impact on South Asian communities. It defines what constitutes a hate crime, explains why hate crimes occur, and outlines the laws that exist to protect victims of hate crimes. The publication also provides information on what to do if you are a victim of a hate crime, including seeking mental and physical care, reporting the incident to local police, consulting with an attorney regarding civil court options, and engaging community-based organizations for assistance. The publication also addresses the potential consequences of contacting law enforcement if you are undocumented.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Type: Publication
Language: English
Creator: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)

PROVENANCE
Collection: South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) Materials
Item History: 2024-09-30 (created); 2024-09-30 (modified)

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