No Hate New York State

A hate or bias incident is an action or expression—whether verbal, written, or physical—directed at an individual or group on the basis of their actual or perceived identity, such as ethnicity, skin color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender, including gender identity.

Hate or bias incidents can fall into two broad categories: those that violate civil rights or criminal laws and those that may not be illegal but still cause harm. Both types of hate or bias incidents cause significant suffering to people and communities.

Examples of hate or bias incidents include slurs, harassment, threatening messages, and denial of services.

Report a hate or bias incident online here or call (844) NO-2-HATE. Our hotline operates during business hours, and you can leave a message or submit online any time. Reporting is safe, simple, and can be anonymous.

Please call 911 if you fear for your safety or the safety of others. You can also call 911 if you would like to report a crime directly to the police.

You’ll be connected with a trained professional who understands diverse cultures and communities as well as trauma-sensitive communication.

Whether you report online or by phone, a care coordinator will help you access essential resources and support, including legal assistance, mental health services, and/or conflict resolution services.

We’re committed to making New York a place where everyone feels they belong. Calling out hate or bias helps keep our neighborhoods and communities safe and ensures those impacted get the support they need.

The Hate & Bias Prevention Unit has a Response Team that provides resources to affected communities. The Response Team assists in community healing through conflict resolution meetings, restorative justice practices, public education, and helping people file complaints and/or access resources or benefits through relevant state agencies.

When you report a hate or bias incident to the Division of Human Rights, the report is received by the Division's Hate and Bias Prevention Unit (HBPU). HBPU is not the police, and we will not share your report with the police unless you give us permission to do so. If you choose, we can help connect you with law enforcement or provide guidance on how you can report an incident to the police directly.

You are not required to share your immigration status when reporting a hate act or bias incident. Our hotline operates during business hours, and you can leave a message or submit online any time. Our services are free to anyone in New York State, regardless of national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status.

Reports can be submitted anonymously and will remain confidential. Regardless of whether you report anonymously or not, the identifying information you submit will be maintained in confidence. Your personal identifying information will not be disclosed under New York State’s Freedom of Information Law.