Seek Help
Call 911 — if you're concerned about violence or in immediate danger.
If you aren’t in immediate danger, but you have concerns ...
Here are some organizations you can connect with:
Eradicate Hate’s Prevention Practitioner’s Network
The Prevention Practitioners Network (PPN) is made up of professionals who are working to end hate-based violence. If you aren’t sure who to ask for help, this is a great resource for finding professionals in your area.
How to use Eradicate Hate's Prevention Practicioner's Directory
Scan the QR Code
- Scan the QR code or click here on your smartphone.
- Download the Resilience Net App in the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app and go to the “Violence Prevention > National Directory” to access crisis hotlines and to find resources or clinical providers willing to help.
- Search by city, state, resource needed, languages offered, insurance coverage, and specialty services.
- For best results, allow the app to access your location to show prevention professionals in your area.
Find Resources in Your State
We Can't Do It Alone
Each one of us can do a lot to UP End Hate, but we can’t do it alone.
There might be problems that you cannot solve or are too dangerous to keep to yourself. In many cases, seeking help is the best thing you can do to help someone. You aren’t snitching, you’re simply taking action to keep that person, yourself, and your community safe!
People who can help you UP End Hate
Parent
Trusted Teacher
Coach
Mentor
School Counselor
Resident Advisor and Residence Life Office
Human Resources Officers
Campus Safety Officers
School Resource Officers
The National Violence Prevention Hotline
Warning signs
Someone who is thinking about acting violent might display concerning behaviors.
Here are some red flags that should cause you to seek help immediately:
“It doesn’t matter because I won’t be here for long.”
“When you see the news tomorrow, I want you to tell everyone that I didn’t have a choice.”
Giving away treasured items.
What to do: Seek help from a trusted adult and call 911.
A manifesto is a written statement about a person’s motivation for violence. Manifestos are documents full of hate and conspiracy theories. If someone writes one or posts one online, that is a key sign that they are planning for violence.
What to do: Seek help from a trusted adult and call 911.
This might look like researching a target, spending long periods of time outside a building, or making unusual purchases like body armor (and more).
What to do: Seek help from a trusted adult and call 911.
“I’m going to find him after school and show him why he doesn’t belong here.”
“Don’t come to school tomorrow.”
What to do: Seek help.
This may be a warning sign if it is inconsistent with a person’s normal hobbies or activities.
The type of weapon can matter here. Posing with semi-automatic weapons is a very concerning sign, especially when combined with hate symbols.
What to do: Tell a trusted adult or seek help.
“None of these girls will pay attention to me so I’m going to mess one of them up and force them to listen.”
What to do: Tell a trusted adult or seek help.
“That person stood up for what he believed.”
“I read what that attacker said, and he made some good points.”
What to do: Talk to the person and find out more or tell a trusted adult.
“I just think that we should force women back into the kitchen.”
“Those [racist slur] have made our whole country worse.”
What to do: Talk to the person or address their comments. Tell a trusted adult or seek help.
To learn more, download the Warning Signs PDF
First Responder’s Toolbox: Terrorism Prevention: Addressing Early Risk Factors To Build Resilience Against Violent Extremism - NCTC, FBI, DHS
US Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators - NCTC, FBI, DHS
Risk Factors and Indicators Associated With Radicalization to Terrorism in the United States - National Institute of Justice
Mental Health Support
This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, opportunity number DHS-23-GPD-067-00-01.
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