How to Report a Hate Crime with Partners for Our Communities
Tue, Oct 20
|Partners for Our Communities
Did you know that YOU have the power to disrupt hate in your community? Learn how you can report discrimination, harassment, and hate to Cook County agencies for investigation.
Time & Location
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Partners for Our Communities, 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
About the event
Did you know that YOU have the power to disrupt hate in your community?
Join this practical workshop and discussion to learn how to report hate, harassment, and discrimination to Cook County agencies for investigation - whether it happens at work, in public, or in private.
Leaders from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Forest Preserves Police, Department of Human Rights, State's Attorney, and Public Defender will share how hate is investigated, victim and witness support resources, remedies, and more.
If you see something, say something. Residents should know that Cook County has direct resources to fight hate. Be an agent for change and an ally for your community!
Swastika graffiti, ableist discrimination, racially driven violence, sexual harassment, and homophobic slurs are all examples of incidents that you can report to Cook County agencies for further investigation.
Hear from representatives from the Cook County Offices of the Department of Human Rights and…