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Asian American
Justice Center
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
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Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-296-2300
Fax: 202-296-2318

Anti-Asian Violence & Race Relations Publications & Materials

To order hardcopies of any of our publications, please send an e-mail to information@advancingequality.org.

AAJC President and Executive Director Karen K. Narasaki Discusses the Importance of Hate Crimes Laws

Audit of Violence Against Asian Pacific Americans

AAJC's audit is the only comprehensive, nationwide, non-governmental compilation and analysis of anti-Asian violence in the United States. The electronic versions were made possible by Verizon and are available free of charge. Hardcopy versions are available for $5.00.

Hate Crimes Community Toolkit

Hate Crimes FAQ - Addresses some of the most common questions and concerns surrounding hate crimes. An excellent source for hate crime talking points.
Responding to Hate Crimes: A Checklist for Community Based Organizations - Gives detailed instructions and advice on community organizations can report hate crimes and assist victims.
Checklist for Hate Crimes Victims - How victims of hate crimes can ensure their safety, make a report to the proper authorities and notify the proper organizations.
Working with Law Enforcement - The law is on the side of hate crime victims. This document provides information and guidelines for hate crime victims and community organizations on what to expect when dealing with law enforcement.
Working With the Media - The media can serve as a powerful tool to express and convey the community’s outrage and sentiments regarding the occurrence of a hate crime. This document explains how to notify the media of hate crime incidents.
Incident Reporting Form - A standardized form for reporting hate crimes to NAPALC.
Addressing the Critics - Offers rebuttals to common arguments against hate crimes legislation.

Racial Profiling Toolkit

Racial Profiling: What You Can Do - Knowing your rights is the key to knowing what to do if you find yourself a victim of profiling. This fact sheet provides an overview of the issues surrounding racial profiling and guidelines for filing a complaint.
How to File a Complaint Against the FBI and INS for Racial Profiling - An official U.S. Department of Justice brochure on how individuals can file a complaint against the Immigration and Naturalization Service or the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the context of detentions and/or targeted interviews.