If you or someone you know is placed in physical danger because of your
ethnicity, religion, or national origin:

• Dial 911 for the police if the threat is imminent and go to a safe location, such as a police station, church, or mosque
• If you feel threatened in your home or community, move to a friend's house or a hotel for as long as necessary
  
  If you are the victim of an attack:
  
• Dial 911 for emergency assistance or if your life is in danger.
• Try to get a clear look at the person so that you can accurately
  describe physical build, clothing and mannerisms.
• Document everything: names, dates, times, police badge numbers,
• witnesses, incident number
• File a police report and keep a copy of all records. Ask that the
  incident be treated as a hate crime.
  
  
  If your place of work, place of worship, or school is identified with Arabs and/or Muslims:
  
  
• Make sure the location has an open line of communication with law enforcement
• Build good relationships with neighbors of the building
• Make sure you know all the exits to your building
• Make sure the location has a current emergency plan that is
  defined and can be implemented should the need arise
  
  
  If your child can be identified as Arab or Muslim, or may be confused for being of Middle Eastern origin:
  
• Make sure your children know what steps to take to avoid confrontation with other students
• Work with your children's school to implement an anti-discriminatory policy

Contact the Arab Hotline
for questions or concerns about
safety and civil rights or to file a complaint
24-Hour Arab Hotline
with Arabic speakers available
(206) 634-9001