Making Muslims Part of the Solution
Since 1988
About the Hate Crime Prevention Department
Brief History
As a grassroots, community-based public policy agency working for the integration of Muslims into American pluralism, MPAC actively strives to assist victims of hate crimes/incidents and to prevent hate crimes by promoting an accurate portrayal of Islam and Muslims in mass media and popular culture, educating the American public (both Muslim and non-Muslim) about Islam and the perspective of American Muslims on a broad range of issues, building alliances with diverse communities and cultivating relationships with opinion- and decision-makers. (Read more)
What's a Hate Crime?
Actions & Words
A hate crime is any criminal act or attempted criminal act directed against a person(s) based on the victim’s actual or perceived race, nationality, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. (Read more)
What's a Hate Incident?
Direct & Indirect
A hate incident is an act directed against a person(s) based on their actual or perceived race, nationality, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. The difference between a hate incident and a hate crime is that a hate incident is a non-criminal act. (Read more)
Why Report a Hate Crime/Incident?
We understand that many victims and witnesses may be hesitant in reporting a hate crime/incident. However, there are many reasons to report what you experienced. (Read more)
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