FAQs

Generally, hate-bias incidents are acts characterized by some expression of hate or bias against a particular group, or towards an individual because of their membership (or perceived membership) in that group. Hate-bias incidents may range from acts considered to be offensive to actions that cause harm.

Although hate-bias incidents sometimes constitute hate crimes or discrimination (as defined under the University's Non-Discrimination Policy), not all hate-bias incidents rise to the level of a hate crime or discrimination.

A hate crime is a criminal act (against person or property) that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's hate or bias towards a particular individual or group because of membership in that group (as defined by law).

For information on to report a hate-bias incident, please see the Bias Incident Response Protocol.

You may report a hate-bias incident anonymously, however, the ability of the Hate-Bias Response Team to respond to anonymous reports is limited.

Yes, individuals who are not affiliated with the University of Maryland may complete an Incident Reporting Form.

There are several opportunities to help stop hate and bias on our campus. Please visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's website for information on diversity training, education and events.

Please visit this list of on- and off-campus resources.

While we do accept walk-in visits to our office in Susquehanna Hall, we ask that you contact us at least an hour before via phone (301-405-0980) or email (BiasSupport@umd.edu).