About WIECAH

The Western Inland Empire Coalition Against Hate (WIECAH) was started in January 2000, as concerned individuals saw a need for the community to be informed regarding hate crimes and incidents of hate.

Mission Statement

The Coalition will be a liaison between law enforcement, human relations commissions, community service groups, school, religious organizations, and the community dedicated eradicating hate and promoting diversity to achieve tolerance among all community members.

WIECAH's Objectives

• Educate the community on the consequences of hate.

• Identify and track emerging patterns in bias motivated crimes.

• Provide a comprehensive and uniform documentation of hate crimes and hate related activity.

• Develop a partnership between law enforcement agencies and community groups to effect successful prosecution of hate crime perpetrators.

• Create support networks to aid and assist survivors of hate crimes.

WIECAH meets on quarterly basis alternating between Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In addition the following subcommittee's meet as needed:

• Communications / Outreach

• Resources

• Victim Support

• Youth

If you or someone you know is interested in serving on WIECAH, please call and get on our mailing list.

On 12 June 2008, WIECAH held its 2nd Annual "Fighting Hate & Building Inclusion" awards dinner. Congratulations to this years recipients. To see photographs from this year's event, click here.

CALL US AT (951) 892-4834