New Jersey Reports Record High Bias Incidents, Schools and Colleges Most Affected

The state sees a continuous rise in bias incidents, with significant increases in educational institutions.

Bias incidents in New Jersey have risen for the seventh consecutive year, hitting the highest level in three decades, with a significant increase in schools and colleges.
Black individuals, the Jewish community, and the Hispanic or Latinx community are the most frequently targeted groups.
The rise in bias incidents is attributed to better reporting practices, the spread of misinformation and bias on social media, political divisiveness, and the aftermath of the racial justice movement sparked by George Floyd's death.
A new Bias Incident Dashboard has been launched to provide public access to comprehensive bias incident statistics across New Jersey.
Authorities are launching a public awareness campaign, 'No Hate in the Garden State,' to increase reporting and educate victims about available resources.