The DC Victim Hotline has compiled a list of frequently needed resources related to hate crimes. This is not an exhaustive list of options available to you. The resources listed consist of both national and local resources. If you are interested in resources in jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia (such as Maryland and Virginia) please visit VictimConnect Resource Center.
For an individualized plan, please reach out to a DC Victim Hotline Victim Service Specialist, here.
DC Resources
MPD Hate Crime Voicemail: Individuals in the District can call the Hate Crime Voicemail at 202-727-0500 to provide information regarding hate crimes anonymously, if they wish. Please note that MPD may not be able to investigate the information as a crime if there is not enough information, so contact information for any follow up questions may be helpful. Contact the Hate Crimes Coordinator at [email protected]
MPD Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison Unit (LGBTLU): a team of dedicated officers that focuses on the public safety needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and their allied communities Contact at 202-727-5427.
MPD Victim Services Branch: MPD’s Victim Services Branch provides support, information, and referrals to victims and their families. Call at 202-727-9099
Volare: Volare provides free, holistic, and trauma-informed advocacy, legal, and therapeutic services to survivors of any type of crime in the District of Columbia. We believe in survivor-defined care, healing, and justice. This means that only survivors can make decisions about what healing and justice look like for them. Volare provides resources and support to survivors making those decisions. Call at 202-742-1727.
Crime Victim Compensation: The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses. Call 202-879-4216, mail an application, or email [email protected].
National Resources
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): It is possible that you’ll feel that the agencies charged with investigating and prosecuting the crime against you are not putting enough effort into your case. If you feel that way, consider reaching out to an advocate for support or file a report of the crime with the local FBI field office. Find your local FBI field office here. The FBI’s Civil Rights Program also investigates hate crimes, you can find out more here.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights: maintains two complaint lines and e-mail contact addresses for reporting hate crimes, discrimination, and harassment. Information on the complaint process can be found at the USCCR website.
Muslim Advocates: has compiled a comprehensive list of resources that can be used to report hate crimes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To find where to report hate crimes in your state, select your state from the list.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL): fights against anti-Semitism and other types of bigotry by assisting victims in achieving redress of grievances through mediation, administration, or judicial means.
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF): focuses on critical issues affecting Asian Americans, including immigrant rights, civic participation and voting rights, economic justice for workers, language access to services, educational equity, housing and environmental justice, and the elimination of anti-Asian violence, police misconduct, and human trafficking.
Southern Poverty Law Center: provides legal services in hate crimes, civil rights, and class action cases and works to educate the public through films and publications. Its
Intelligence Report monitors white supremacist groups and hate crimes in the United States.
LAMBDA Legal: LAMBDA GLBT Community Services: LAMBA’s Anti-Violence Project (AVP) provides victim services to survivors of hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) National Hotline: provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Hours vary, available via phone and online chat.Call the Hotline at 1 (888) 843-4564, the Youth Talkline at 1 (800) 246-7743, the Senior Helpline: 1 (888) 234-7243, or email [email protected].
More Resources & Information
Visit our Hate Crimes Information Page to learn more.
If you are concerned for your safety, visit our Safety Planning Resource Page to create a safety plan or Housing Resources page to find shelter.
To address the trauma associated with hate crimes, visit our Mental Health & Self Care page.
