A hate crime is a threat or act of intimidation, harassment, or physical force that is motivated by bias against a person or group based on their actual or perceived: Race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical or mental disability. In Colorado, the law breaks hate crime into two different categories: bias motivated harassment and bias motivated crime. There are also federal laws that protect victims of hate crime, as well.
Report an Incident to Authorities
If you are the victim of a hate crime or a witness to a hate crime, call 911 if your life or health is in immediate danger. If the threat is not immediate, you can report the crime to local law enforcement agencies. Our partner, One Colorado, maintains current information on how to report hate crimes in Colorado.
If you are in Denver and are uncomfortable making a report to authorities on your own, you can come by The Center on Colfax and a staff representative will help you place the call.
