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It is a hate crime being committed against me by a group of individuals and breaking a order of protection and the police will not do anything says in order for them to break it he would have to enter my apartment even though it says no third party contact and to stay away from me,my home, and ect. And I have text messages from his friend threatening to take my life because I'm a lesbian and prove that the individuals keeps riding pass me constantly on a bike. Isn't this a hate crime and breaking the order
What is your location, ****? This will help me provide more accurate information regarding hate crime laws and protection orders in your area.
Potsdam, NY
What actions have you taken so far regarding these threats and violations of the protection order?
I have contacted the police and have a order of protection which has been violated multiple times and the police will not help me
Have you considered reporting this to a higher authority, like the state police or the district attorney's office?

In NY, violating an order of protection can lead to criminal charges. Hate crimes are also taken seriously.
Yes I have and no one will help me or call me back but want to threatening me with arrest and charge me with harassment with a false police report that I can proof and have proof is a false report
Have you consulted with a lawyer about this issue?

In NY, false police reports are a crime and can lead to penalties. You have the right to defend yourself against false accusations.
I am trying to find a civil lawyer who will help me
What type of assistance are you seeking from a civil lawyer?
Hate crime lawsuits deformation of character and also discrimination from the police for not helping and violating my order and not doing nothing about it, but coming after me Everytime one of the individuals call and lie
Have you collected and preserved all evidence related to these incidents, including text messages, call records, and any other forms of communication?
Yes I have
What steps have you taken to find a civil lawyer? In Potsdam, NY, you can contact the St. Lawrence County Bar Association for lawyer referrals. Their number is (*) *-*.
I have called a few and haven't recieved any calls back
What specific lawyers or law firms have you reached out to? In Potsdam, NY, you can try contacting the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York at (*) *-* for assistance.
Sliver and Collins, legal aid, and ect
Have you tried reaching out to the New York State Bar Association for lawyer referrals? They can be contacted at (*) *-*.
Yes I haven't received a call back
Have you considered reaching out to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New York? They may be able to provide assistance or resources for your situation.
Not sure if that number
The contact number for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New York is (*) *-*. They may be able to provide assistance with your case.
Okay
Have you considered filing a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights?
Explanation: They handle discrimination and harassment complaints. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
No
The New York State Division of Human Rights handles discrimination complaints. You can reach them at *-*-*-*.
Okay
What specific threats have been made against you? In New York, hate crimes are taken seriously and can include threats based on sexual orientation.
To slice my throat, and also that I deserve to be in the ground because I'm a abomination to god
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through this. Have you considered reaching out to a local LGBTQ+ support organization for assistance and resources?
I only found one in my area
What is the name of the local LGBTQ+ support organization you found in your area?
Lambda gay and straight alliance
What kind of support or assistance have you sought from Lambda Gay and Straight Alliance?
Legal
What specific legal assistance have you sought from Lambda Gay and Straight Alliance? In New York, hate crimes based on sexual orientation are taken seriously and can lead to severe penalties.
Civil, hate crime charges, and ect
What response did you receive from Lambda Gay and Straight Alliance regarding your request for legal assistance?
None yet
What is the contact information for Lambda Gay and Straight Alliance? They might be able to provide you with resources or referrals for legal assistance.
None sure of the top of my head it's in my call history
+* *-*-*
Thank you for providing the contact information. Have you tried reaching out to Lambda Gay and Straight Alliance at this number?
Yes
What was their response when you reached out to them?
Haven't received a call back
Have you tried reaching out to other LGBTQ+ support organizations outside of your immediate area? They might have more resources or connections that could help with your situation.
No
What's stopping you from reaching out to other LGBTQ+ support organizations outside of your immediate area?
Don't know any
Have you considered reaching out to the National Center for Lesbian Rights? They provide legal assistance to LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
Don't know number
The contact number for the National Center for Lesbian Rights is *-*-*-*. They may be able to provide assistance with your case.
I called them no answer
What time did you call the National Center for Lesbian Rights? They operate from * AM to * PM PST, Monday to Friday.
Just now
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried leaving a voicemail or sending an email to the National Center for Lesbian Rights? They might respond to those methods of communication.
Yes
What was the response from the National Center for Lesbian Rights to your voicemail or email?
Yes
What was the response from the National Center for Lesbian Rights to your voicemail or email?
Haven't had a response yet
I'm sorry to hear that. It's important to keep trying. Have you considered reaching out to local LGBTQ+ advocacy groups for support and resources?
Yes but not sure of number
What is the name of the local LGBTQ+ advocacy group you are considering to reach out to?
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