For support following a victimization, contact law enforcement. For additional information on rights and services provided to victims of hate and bias crimes, contact the following organizations:

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
ADL helps victims of discrimination or bias-motivated violence achieve redress of justifiable grievances through mediation, administration, or judicial means. It also provides information and training to law enforcement agencies on responding to victims of bias crimes.

The Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
AALDEF provides litigation, legal advocacy, and community education on behalf of victims of anti-Asian violence and police misconduct.

Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
CUAV offers on violence prevention services (particularly for hate and domestic violence) to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Community Relations Service (CRS)
CRS, the "peacemaker" arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides expert guidance and assistance to community officials and civic leaders to help them resolve and prevent racial and ethnic conflict, violence, and civil disorders.

LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
LAMBDA is dedicated to protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination and violence in homes, businesses, and schools through educational campaigns, nondiscrimination leadership, and antiviolence efforts. LAMBDA projects include a youth outreach program, the Hate Crime National Hotline (1-800-686-HATE), and the online Hate Crime Network (which provides assistance to victims of hate crime).

Not In Our Town
The Not In Our Town Campaign promotes public dialog and provides a model for community response to hate crimes and other associated problems. The campaign presents broadly accessible, positive solutions through broadcast, national networking, grassroots events, educational outreach, and online activities.

The Prejudice Institute
The Prejudice Institute provides education and training through publications and a speakers' bureau to address prejudice and intergroup conflict as manifested in discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and violence, especially with regard to the effects of victimization.

The Southern Poverty Law Center
The Center provides legal services in hate crimes, civil rights, and class action cases and works to educate the public through films and publications. Its Klanwatch monitors white supremacist groups and hate crimes in the United States.