Hate/Bias Response Team - History

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Hate/Bias Response Team History
The HBRT convened in Summer 2006 to develop a Hate/Bias Incident Report Form and protocols for responding to incidents and crimes motivated by hate or bias. The scope of the HBRT has evolved as we are Working Towards a Safe and Hate-Free Campus Community.

The UCR Hate/Bias Response Team:
  • provides support for victims of hate incidents and hate crimes
  • creates policies and procedures for reporting and responding to incidents
  • educates the campus community regarding bias-motivated incidents and crimes
  • develops resources for creating a safe and hate-free campus community
2007-2008 HBRT Actions

Annual “Stop the Hate Week”
The annual UCR Stop the Hate Week features a series of events designed to educate students about hate/bias related crimes and incidents. The week long program is a collaborative effort between the cultural and gender programming offices and R.E.A.C.H.

First-Year Success Series – Not in R’ House Workshops
  • Part 1: Hateful words don’t belong in R’ House.  Explore how you define yourself and your community and the role that language has in stopping hate. 
  • Part 2: R’ House does not have room for hate crimes and hate incidents. “Hate bias 101” workshop will cover definitions and scenarios related to hate crimes and hate incidents.
“Building Our Common Ground” Orientation Sessions
HBRT members lead small group discussions with first-year students following the BearFacts Orientation activity Building Our Common Ground.

Staff Professional Development Opportunities
Various members of the HBRT have attended the “Stop the Hate: Train the Trainer Program” and have offered Hate Bias incidents/crimes workshops to staff. 

Student Workshops
Various members of the HBRT have provided trainings and workshops on the topics of hate bias related crimes/incidents to residence hall communities, student organizations, fraternities, sororities, and other peer education programs.

Hate Incident Readiness Kit
HBRT members have developed Readiness Kits highlighting effective strategies for handling Hate preachers.  “Not in R’ House” pins and “How to handle a hate preacher” flyers are available.