Hate Crimes Prevention
MCN is putting community safety first through hate crime prevention workshops at masjids, schools, hospitals, and community centers.
MCN’s hate crime prevention initiative focuses on three main areas: Community Safety Training, Hate Crime Prevention Survey Data Collection, and Policy Advocacy.
Community Safety Training: MCN offers workshops to educate community members about hate crimes and bias incidents, how to prevent hate, where to report incidents, and available resources for victims.
Hate Crime Prevention Survey Data Collection: During these sessions, data is collected through MCN’s hate crime survey on anti-religious hate crimes against Muslim communities in NYC. This data helps inform anti-discrimination laws and policies.
Policy Advocacy: We advocate at the city, state, and national levels to speak out against hate crimes and promote policies aimed at preventing hate.
You can request Hate Crime Prevention Workshops and find our 2022 Hate Crime report below.
Community Safety Training
So far in 2022, we have conducted community safety trainings with 10 different communities reaching over 300 New York Muslims.
MCN Statement for House Judiciary Committee
MCN submitted a written statement as a testimony for Congress House Judiciary Hearing on Discrimination and the Civil Rights of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian American Communities. This was a historical hearing and the first of its kind to happen in decades.
Community Recommendations for Preventative Measures for NY Lawmakers
1) NYC Council Pass Resolution 0095
For the DOE to include religious diversity in the curriculum and provide training staff, administration, and educators in this area.
Mandate accurate classification of hate crimes in school reporting and immediate and full disclosure to parents of hate crime stats.
Establish a zero-tolerance policy in schools for faith-based bullying and discrimination, including policies about: respect for clothing and in-school accommodations for prayer space and time all year round.