It is an unfortunate fact that some individuals can become targets of hateful acts simply because others are intolerant of differences based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. At UCSB we strive to maintain an environment that is welcoming and safe for every member of our community. In the event that a hate crime or incident does occur, the Hate Incident Response Coordinator serves at the campus reporting point, and can work with the victim(s) in coordinating a response.
For more information or to report a hate crime or incident, please contact Angie Tozier Bryan, Assistant Director of Judicial Affairs/Hate Incident Response Coordinator at (805) 893-4569 or email carola.alden@sa.ucsb.edu
List of Hate Incidents Reported at UCSB from 2001-2009
Click here to email the UCSB Hate Incident Response Coordinator
Click here to make a report using the UC Systemwide Intolerance Report Form
Steps to Take if you are a Victim of Hate Violence
- If a crime has been committed, call 911. If the threat is not immediate, call the police non-emergency number.
- Save all evidence, including emails, letters, voicemail messages, the names and contact information of witnesses, etc.
- Write a chronology of the event to assist you in recalling the facts later.
- Report the incident to the Hate Incident Response Coordinator at the Student Resource Building in the Office of Judicial Affairs, 893-4569, or carola.alden@sa.ucsb.edu
- Meet with the Hate Incident Response Coordinator to discuss the crime or incident and response options.
The Reporting Process
Reporting hate crimes and incidents, even those you might not consider "serious", is important in order to monitor our campus climate and prevent future incidents. By reporting detailed information on incidents, you can strengthen the case for possible action through our campus judicial system and also help us to identify trends that can be addressed by administration before more serious incidents occur.
If you are a victim of a hate incident or hate crime, the Hate Incident Response Coordinator will present you with a variety of options over which you will have decision-making authority. Reporting a possible hate crime or incident does not "lock" you into a chain of events over which you are powerless. You will have input throughout the process, and the Hate Incident Response Coordinator will support you in organizing whatever response you choose. You will be treated with respect and sensitivity, and your report will be considered confidential.
While first-person reports are preferred and allow for the broadest range of response options, anonymous reports will be accepted. You may fill out the form on this website and submit it via campus or US Mail, or via email to the Hate Incident Response Coordinator at carola.alden@sa.ucsb.edu.
If you decide to report, the Hate Incident Response Coordinator will provide information about UCSB, local, and statewide resources available to you and affected community members, and will assist you in exploring and coordinating a wide range of response options. These options may include:
- Referral to and information about other campus resources and local organizations
- Referral to law enforcement
- Initiation of a campus judicial response
- Information about criminal and civil remedies
- Mediation
- Educational programming
- Assistance in communicating with local law enforcement or legal agencies
For more detailed information, please download our brochure:
Hate Crimes and Incidents at UCSB: Prevention, Response, and Your Rights and Remedies as a Victim of Hate Violence (PDF)
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