United Against Hate

Healing, Advocacy, and Safe Reporting for Immigrants in California

Find Support, Do Not Suffer in Silence

Experiencing or witnessing hate can be deeply distressing, isolating, and overwhelming. At Saahas for Cause, we want you to know: You are not alone, and support is available. Through our partnership with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), we are committed to helping our community navigate bias-motivated incidents with dignity. Reporting hate incidents helps connect families to resources, mental health support, and community protection.


What is a Hate Incident?

A hate incident is any harmful act motivated by bias, hostility, or prejudice toward a person’s identity. In our community, this often includes:

  • Verbal Harassment: Slurs or xenophobic threats (e.g., “Go back to your country”)

  • Physical Aggression: Intimidation in public spaces, parks, or theaters

  • Workplace & School Bullying: Bias-motivated exclusion or harassment

  • Cyberbullying: Online hate speech targeting your religion, ethnicity, or immigration status

  • Targeting Identity: Discrimination based on race, religion (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, etc.), caste, gender, sexual orientation, or disability

Knowing how to identify bias-motivated harm is the first step toward safety and justice.
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When hate incidents are reported, communities gain a clearer understanding of how bias and discrimination are affecting people. This allows organizations and support services to respond with culturally sensitive care, protect civil rights, and help prevent future harm. 

Your Rights, Your Voice, Your Safety

In California, everyone is protected by civil rights laws, regardless of immigration status, religion, or primary language.

  • Protection from Retaliation: It is illegal for anyone to threaten or harm you for reporting a hate incident.

  • Immigration Status Privacy: Reporting a hate incident through 211 or CA vs Hate is confidential. You do not need to disclose your immigration status to receive support.

  • Language Rights: You have the right to receive assistance and reporting services in your preferred language (Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, etc.).

  • Civil Remedies: Under the Ralph Civil Rights Act, you may be entitled to civil relief or protection orders even if the incident is not prosecuted as a crime.

  • Freedom from Discrimination: You have the right to access housing, healthcare, and public spaces without being targeted because of who you are.

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Our Integrated Approach: Embedding Safety into Daily Life

Saahas for Cause intentionally integrates Stop the Hate advocacy into our routine community activities. We dismantle the fear, stigma, and language barriers by embedding safety education into our four core pillars:

  • Older Adult Wellness: Normalizing safety conversations during Senior Wellness Sessions, Yoga, and Technology classes to protect our elders from bias and isolation.

  • Women’s Wellness: Empowering women with culturally sensitive resources to navigate trauma caused by bias and discrimination.

  • Youth Empowerment: Training the next generation to identify and combat bullying and hate speech in digital and physical spaces.

  • Community Research: Identifying the unique barriers within the South Asian diaspora to ensure state resources remain accessible and culturally responsive.

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Our stop the hate initiative covers regular workshops in Artesia, Irvine, Valley, and Riverside areas to educate the community on:

Cultural Competence

Safety Awareness & Protection

Know Your Rights

Bystander Intervention

Digital Literacy & Tech Classes

Language Literacy

                                                                                     The Voices of Our Community

Some accounts of our community members and families who have found strength, safety, and a sense of belonging through Saahas for Cause’s United Against Hate intitiaves. 

"My wife and I really enjoyed the self-defense class that Saahas conducted. The instructors were really good and helped us learned safety techniques to be safe when approached by someone who can harm us. Please keep bringing such training for us seniors."
Mr. Jarivala
"The seminar on hate crimes was very informative and helpful. We were taught self-defense techniques, especially for women. To be aware of our surroundings, to be mindful and confident when we are outside. I was happy to be part of this education and learned how to protect myself. Thank you, Saahas, for enlightening us all. "
Ms. Yadav
"We wish to express our genuine appreciation for organizing and facilitating the self-empowerment session. Your thoughtful preparation, insightful guidance, and empowering approach created a highly valuable experience. The session provided meaningful tools and perspectives that will support us in the future, if we come across such situations."
Abha & Mahendra Gupta​

Reporting hate crimes

Helps Law Enforcement Take Action

Protects Vulnerable Communities

Supports Victims of Hate Incidents

Improves Data and Policy Making

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Our Commitment to Change

We don’t just track data; we transform it into action. Through direct legal advocacy, policy reform initiatives, and localized community safety programs, our team works tirelessly to hold institutions accountable and ensure that every individual—regardless of their race, religion, or identity—can live without the shadow of fear. From the halls of government to the streets of our neighborhoods, we are your voice in the fight against bias.

Graphic Representation of Hate Crime Incidents Reported by Saahas to 211

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Our Cultural Humility & Competency Training at City of Artesia