Hate Crimes
Hate Crimes/Bias-Related Crimes
Several years ago, a law was adopted in New York prohibiting a type of crime which strikes at the very heart of our democratic society. “Hate crimes,” or “bias-related crimes” are those where victims are intentionally selected based on a particular characteristic (specifically race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, religion or religious practices). The penalties for such crimes are appropriately harsh.
The City University of New York wants its students to know that it is deeply committed to preventing bias-related crimes that impact on the lives of its students. City Tech shares this concern. As an expression of our concern, the College calls your attention to the following information:
- The statute on bias-related crime (Penal Law Section 485.05).
- CUNY regulations and policies on bias-related crime:
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York, January 24, 1994
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York, March 21, 1994
- Minutes of the Executive Session of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York, March 21, 1988
- CUNY regulations and policies on bias-related crime:
- The penalties under New York State law for commission of bias-related crime.
- The procedures in effect at New York City College of Technology for dealing with bias-related crime.
- The availability of counseling and other support services for the victims of bias-related crime.
- The nature of and common circumstances relating to bias-related crime on college campuses.
- The methods employed by New York City College of Technology to advise and to update students about security procedures.
In addition to providing these written materials, the College invites your participation in the frequent workshops and presentations on diversity and community offered through the Office of Student Life and Development and The President's Committee on Diversity and Pluralism. We welcome any suggestions about how we can better serve our students and our community in helping to prevent bias-related crime. Suggestions can be sent to Dr. Marcela Armoza, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs, 300 Jay Street, Namm 300, or by email to marmoza@citytech.cuny.edu.