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CLICK HERE to download the full CAIR-WA Community Safety Manual (pdf) 
Dear friends and colleagues, as-salamu’alaikum. According to the FBI, anti-Muslim hate crimes remain at high levels nationwide. In just the past few months, we have seen news of mosques and Islamic schools across the nation being violently attacked. These are sober reminders that our organizations must be equipped to cut the risk of such events and be ready to respond when they do occur, in order to save precious lives. In late 2012, CAIR-WA surveyed close to 40 mosques and Islamic schools across Washington state and found that 2 out of 3 do not have mechanisms in place and would not be ready at all if an attack were to happen. The Community Safety Project is a simple 3-step project:
The Community Safety Manual is an action-oriented document that is meant to be used by you to equip and train your key people. It has been compiled from many expert sources, including our law enforcement partners at the local and federal levels, and other security professionals. Please contact us at your earliest convenience at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 206.367.4081. We can then set an appointment to meet your board of directors to explain the process and to get you started. At any step along the project, we stand ready to assist. Sincerely, 
Erin Peña
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Take ActionMosque, Islamic school & other Muslim organization board members: Contact CAIR-WA to request a presentation on the project for your board/administrators so that we can help you get started in making your institution safer.
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. CLICK HERE to learn about communications internships at CAIR-WA CLICK HERE to learn about CAIR-WA Community Action Groups focused on local political and media activism Community Members:Ask your mosque, Islamic school board members if they have started on the Community Safety Project, and ask them to contact CAIR-WA so that we can help. Share this web site and report on facebook, twitter and other social media. Become a CAIR-WA Member: www.cairwa.org/shareholder |
Amazon Removes Quranic Verse Bath Mats
CAIR-WA thanked Amazon's legal counsel and its PR team for being so responsive and further reported that they are working with the company to manually remove other offensive items from the website.
Our December Newsletter is Here!
Check out our December newsletter featuring: internship opportunities with our media, advocacy, and policy departments, and ways to give back and support the work that CAIR-WA does.
Tracking Anti-Muslim Bullying in Washington
A recent CAIR survey showed that 53% of Muslim students in California have experienced religious bullying and many fear that bullying is on the rise in an increasingly Islamophobic climate.
Harassed, attacked or threatened? Here are 3 simple steps to take
Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is physically or verbally attacked, harassed, or threatened.
Bullied at school? Here are 3 simple steps to take
Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is bullied in school.
Contacted by FBI? Here are 3 simple steps to take
Click here to read the 3 simple steps to take if you or someone you know is contacted by an FBI agent.
Bystander Intervention Training
Find out how CAIR-WA can help you host a Bystander Intervention Training at your company or organization by emailing us at info@cairwa.org! Check out The Seattle Times for more on our trainings!
Visit our ‘Allies’ page
Get facts and information as well as concrete ways in which you can be a public and vocal ally and promote understanding of American Muslims’ lives.
Research: American Muslims are Model U.S. Citizens
A new survey by the ISPU found that American Muslims are among the most religious and patriotic citizens. 85% of American Muslims "have a strong American identity," just like 84% of Protestants. They are also just as likely as other Americans to identify strongly with their faith — 89% of Muslims, 84% of Jews, and 95% of Catholics and Protestants shared the sentiment. Read the full survey report at: www.ispu.org/poll
1 in 18 Medical Doctors in U.S. is American Muslim
A new report by ISPU estimated the number of American Muslim physicians in the U.S. to be about 50,000. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the total number of active medical doctors across the U.S. is about 914,000. Click here to read the full ISPU report.
Loaded News Coverage, Commentary Can Fuel Hate, Prejudice
Research by U. of Hawaii, U. of Exeter & National Hispanic Media Coalition indicates that media content can have a direct effect on hate and prejudice against minority groups. Accurate language can inform readers, while ethnically and religiously loaded language misleads readers and fuels hate and prejudice.
Presentation at Amazon
In May, CAIR-WA will be presenting to employees at Amazon to discuss Ramadan and religious accommodations in the workplace.
Seattle Public Schools
Throughout May 2018, CAIR-WA will present to educators in Seattle Public Schools on Ramadan, Eid, and how educators can support Muslim students in the classroom.
Click here for more information.
Bystander Intervention Training
I learned valuable information on de-escalating troublesome situations." - Bystander Intervention Training participant.
Want to learn what to do if you see someone being harassed? We have two more Bystander Intervention Trainings coming in June!
Click here for more information.
