Anti-Hate Action Center

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The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) launched the Anti-Hate National Network to coordinate a diverse set of organizations working on combating anti-AANHPI hate. In response to the ubiquitous need for anti-hate action, CASL was selected by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to operate an Anti-Hate Action Center in Chicago. Our Anti-Hate Action Center aims to build the infrastructure needed to track and respond to hate incidents, protect AANHPI communities, and ultimately prevent further incidents from occurring. From a trauma-informed care approach, the Anti-Hate Action Center works to ensure that survivors of hate crimes have access to comprehensive services such as mental health support and legal consultations.

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What is a Hate Crime? Hate + Crime = Hate Crime

The Illinois Hate Crimes Act establishes criminal and civil liability for a (1) a specific group of crimes that is (2) committed due to a bias or prejudice against someone’s perceived or actual race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or national origin. This specific group of crimes includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Assault
Battery
Criminal Damage to Property
Criminal Trespass
Cyberstalking
Intimidation
Misdemeanor Theft
Disorderly Conduct
Intimidation by physical harm/confinement
Stalking

For the actual and complete statute, refer to the Illinois Hate Crimes Act, 720 ILCS 5/12-7.1.