The Brief
- Illinois recorded nearly 12,000 hate crimes in 2023, the highest ever in the state.
- A new service, “Help Stop Hate,” launched to offer confidential support to affected communities.
- Accessible in multiple languages, the service allows victims to report incidents without police involvement.
CHICAGO – As Illinois reports a record-breaking rise in hate crimes, with nearly 12,000 incidents in 2023, the state has launched a new service to support victims of discrimination and violence.
The program, called “Help Stop Hate,” aims to provide confidential assistance to individuals and communities impacted by hate-related incidents.
Governor JB Pritzker’s administration introduced the service on Wednesday, describing it as a free resource unconnected to law enforcement.…