Reporting Racism/Xenophobia:
Preventing Stigma and Hate During the Coronavirus Outbreak:
As we work to help County residents deal with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we also need to contain the spread of fear, hostility, discrimination and hate that is at times happening in our communities and throughout the nation. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:
- If you have experienced any form of discrimination due to COVID-19, please Report Coronavirus Anti-Asian Racism incidents.
- 211 is now taking reports of racism/xenophobia related to coronavirus. If you have been the victim of or witness to an act of violence, bullying, harassment, threat, or other act motivated by hate, please fill out the Hate Incident Report Form or call 2-1-1 to file a report and be connected to support services.
Preventing Stigma and Hate During the Coronavirus Outbreak:
As we work to help County residents deal with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we also need to contain the spread of fear, hostility, discrimination and hate that is at times happening in our communities and throughout the nation. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:
- Be sensitive to explicit and implicit biases towards others
- Do not make assumptions based on a person’s ethnicity, race, and/or nationality
- Do not make assumptions that a person has been exposed to COVID-19 based on ethnicity, race, and/or nationality
- Do not assume a person has COVID-19 because they are wearing a mask
- Educate yourself by getting the facts about COVID-19 from reliable sources such as LA County Department of Public Health.
- Speak up when you hear false rumors or negative stereotypes that foster biases and potential racism
*The Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KACLA) cannot and does not provide legal and financial advice. The COVID-19 resources provided are for general informational and educational purposes only based on government-issued resources and are not a substitute for professional advice. April 7, 2020.*