Hate Crimes & Other Bias-Related Incidents
What is a Hate Crime?
A Hate Crime is a criminal offence that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator's bias against the victim. Although there are many possible categories of bias, under the Clery Act, only the following eight categories are reported. Bias toward these specific groups are defined below:
- Race- A preformed negative attitude toward a group of persons who possess common physical characteristics, e.g. color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features, etc., genetically transmitted by descent and heredity which distinguish them as a distinct division of humankind, e.g. Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Whites.
- Religion- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who shares the same religions beliefs regarding the origin and purpose of the universe and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being, e.g. Catholics, Jews, Protestants, Atheists.
- Ethnicity- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of person whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, common culture (often including a shared religion), and/or ideology that stresses common ancestry.
- Sexual Orientation- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation.
- Gender- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender, e.g. male or female.
- Gender Identity- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender identity, e.g. bias against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals.
- National Origin- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of people based on their actual or perceived county of birth.
- Disability- A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their physical or mental impairments, where such a disability is temporary or permanent, congenital or acquired by heredity, accident, injury, advanced age, or illness.
For the purposes of reporting under the Clery Act, Hate Crimes include any of the following offenses that are motivated by bias: Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft, Arson, Larceny-Theft, Destruction, Damage or Vandalism of Property, Intimidation, and Simple Assault.
Bias-related incidents may not meet the definition of a Hate Crime above but may violate other University of Arizona policies. If you have questions, please reach out to contacts listed in the Disciplinary/Grievance Complaints section below.
The University of Arizona's Nondiscrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy
The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. In support of this commitment, the University prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, based on a protected classification, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. The University encourages anyone who believes they have been the subject of discrimination to report the matter immediately using the resources below. All members of the University community are responsible for participating in creating a campus environment free from all forms of prohibited discrimination and for cooperating with University officials who investigate allegations of policy violations.
Reporting Options
There are multiple options if an individual needs information or assistance or wants to report discrimination, harassment, or bias-related criminal incidents. If you are in danger or witnessing a crime in progress, dial 9-1-1.
Criminal Complaints & Reports
- University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD)
- uapd.arizona.edu
- 9-1-1 (emergency, on-campus)
- (520) 621-8273
If an incident occurred outside the boundaries of the Tucson campus, UAPD will assist a victim to contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to accept the criminal complaint, whether the incident occurred in Tucson, or another location in, or outside of, Arizona.
University Complaints & Reports
- Office of Institutional Equity (OIE)
- equity.arizona.edu
- (520) 621-9449
Disciplinary/Grievance Complaints
Disciplinary/grievance procedures are in place for students and employees.
Victims' Rights & Options
Assistance Resources
The university offers a range of resources to students and employees impacted by discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes.
Student Assistance
- Dean of Students Office- Student Assistance
- (520) 621-7057
- Office of Institutional Equity
- (520) 621-9449
- Survivor Advocacy (For Victims of Interpersonal Violence)
- (520) 621-5767
Employee Assistance
- University of Arizona Ombuds
- Life & Work Connections
- (520) 621-2493
- Office of Institutional Equity
- (520) 621-9449
Counseling, Health & Mental Health
Tucson/Arizona
- Campus Health Services
- (520)621-6490
- Counseling & Psych Services
- (520) 621-3344
- 211arizona.org
National
- NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness
- (800) 950-6264
Legal Assistance
Tucson/Arizona
- Pima County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program
- (520) 623-4625
- Arizona Bar Association
- (866) 637-5341
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid
- (520) 623-9461
National
- National Crime Victim Bar Association
- (202) 467-8700
Safe Transportation
- ASUA Safe Ride
- (520) 621-7233
- Night Cat by Lyft
- (520) 626-7275
Student Financial Aid
- Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
- (520)621-1858
- Federal Student Aid
- (800)433-3243
Victim Advocacy - Tucson/Arizona
Victim Advocacy - National
Visa & Immigration
- International Student Services
- (520)621-4627
- International Faculty & Scholars
- (520)626-6289
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid
- (800)640-9465
- US Department of Justice, Immigration Review
Requesting Legal Protective Orders or Administrative No Contact Orders
Legal Protective Orders
Legal Orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment) in Arizona can be initiated at azpoint.azcourts.gov. This website also provides information on process steps, information on courts throughout Arizona, and on community-based advocates.
Tribal Protective Orders may be available through courts which administer the justice systems of Native Nations/tribal nations. Each tribal court may follow a specific process; individuals seeking tribal protective orders should contact the tribal court directly. A list of tribal courts by state is available at tribal-institute.org/lists/justice.htm
Administrative No Contact Orders
No Contact Orders are university administrative orders that are generally non-disciplinary and mutually binding. The orders are issued to students and may be issued in all instances where the university may exert disciplinary authority.
To request a No Contact Order to prevent, address, or remediate discrimination or harassment, including sex-based harassment, sexual assault, sex-based domestic violence, dating violence, and sex-based stalking, contact:
- The Office of Institutional Equity
- equity@arizona.edu
- (520) 621-9449
To request a No Contact Order in all other circumstances contact:
- The Dean of Students Office
- dos-deanofstudents@email.arizona.edu
- (520) 621-7057