November 16, 2016

During these challenging times, people are concerned about their families and futures. We at MPAC continue to work for your rights — through leveraging our partnerships and alliances. We all must roll up our sleeves and work. The following are suggestions for your consideration:

MPAC is committed to work with you on of any these suggestions and any other arena. Let us know how we can help.

1. Know your Resources & Assistance for Victims of Hate Crime:

• General Hate Crime Information:

LA Police Department

• Federal civil rights violations

US Justice Department

• Greater LA:

LA County Human Relations Commision: Hate Crime Victim Assistance

LA County's DA Victim-Witness Assistance office

Shari Farmer

626-927-2538

Other Resources

• Long Beach, Compton, South Bay

California Conference for Equality and Justice

www.cacej.org

562-435-8184

• Call MPAC for assistance or to follow up on any case

Los Angeles Office: 323-258-6722

Washington, DC Office: 202-547-7701

2. Engage your local Elected Officials

MPAC can help facilitate and train people to engage your local officials -- city, county and state -- to strengthen partnerships and defend your community from any potential harm. MPAC can also work with your local law enforcement agency to develop helpful practices in answering the needs of your community.

3. Raising our Voices in the media and civil society

Through our I Am Change program, MPAC can train community members on participating in interviews with media platforms, writing Op-Eds for newspapers, and composing presentations for schools and civic groups

4. Fortifying Interfaith Relations

MPAC will work with you to help broaden and deepen interfaith relations in your community. We need to reach across all faith lines to replace misconceptions of Islam and Muslims with the truth. We can train people in our Truth over Fear program.

5. Empowering Young Leaders and Student Groups

MPAC will help support young leaders and student groups. Let us know if you need any assistance in organizing events for student groups, raising the voices of young Muslims, and meeting with school administrators to counter any anti-Muslim sentiment on campus.