Hate Has No Place: Reporting Hate Crimes & Hate Bias Incidents

Join the Howard County Human Rights Commission & Office of Human Rights and Equity for a public forum on hate crimes and hate bias incidents (HBIs). This event will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions about reporting hate crimes and HBIs, learn from the Community Outreach Team of the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) how these reports are investigated by law enforcement, and participate in a discussion forum on the current state of hate in Howard County.

Through this collaboration, we hope to build trust between the community and law enforcement, improve understanding of the context and impact of hate crimes and hate bias on Howard County's diverse communities, and to increase the reporting rate of hate crimes and HBIs.

Dinner will be served beginning at 6pm, with programming beginning at 6:30pm.

This event is co-sponsored by:

• Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity
• Howard County Human Rights Commission
• Howard County La Alianza Latina Commission
• Howard County LGBTQIA+ Commission
• Howard County AAPI Commission

Info: Dinner will be served beginning at 6pm.

Info: The Community Outreach Division offers crime prevention and education programs to citizens and businesses and works with individual communities to solve issues as they arise. The department works closely with a number of diverse community organizations to ensure the needs of all Howard County residents are met. The Community Outreach Division serves as point of contact for those of different cultures, abilities, and the LBGTQ+ community to help address specific concerns.

Info: Participate in a discussion on the current context of HBIs and hate crimes impacting Howard County's diverse communities, challenges or barriers to reporting, and potential solutions that can address concerns and increase reporting.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

East Columbia 50+ Senior Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, United States