In a resolute effort to combat hate and promote empowerment within diverse communities, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has taken a definitive step by channeling funds into the Community Access, Resources, and Empowerment (CARE) program's "Stop the Hate" initiative. This targeted program, part of the broader CARE initiative, aims to support and service victims and survivors of hate crimes, intervention services like restorative justice as well as youth prevention services.