Bias-related harassment or violence is conduct that is motivated by the victim’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital or partnership status, family status, disability or alienage or citizenship status and it is against the law. Types of bias motivated conduct include a pattern of threatening verbal harassment or cyberbullying, the use of force, intimidation or coercion, or defacing or damaging real or personal property.

If you are a victim of bias-related harassment, especially of a violent bias-related crime, you should report it immediately to the police, as well as report the incident to the City Commission on Human Rights.