If you or anyone you know is a victim of a hate crime, we encourage you to report it to your local police. To request a copy of this brochure, please go to Publications. Online viewing of this brochure will be available in the near future. Specific information concerning protection against Disabled Persons Abuse and Domestic Violence is available on this webpage. Prejudice is learned and can be unlearned.
Prejudices are attitudes rooted in ignorance and a fear of differences.
Whether the seeds are planted around the dinner table, on the playing field, by the water cooler or in the boardroom, if not addressed, they can grow out of control. Even worse, when not uprooted, prejudices get passed on from one generation to the next and can fuel discrimination, victimization, bigotry and hate. With awareness, education, and action, we can weed them out. The Education and Intervention Services Unit of the District Attorney's Office works together with schools, faith communities, cultural groups, community organizations and others to promote understanding and respect among all individuals. A wide variety of diversity awareness and education resources and programs are available.