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Hate Crimes

The large majority of hate crimes are motivated by racial bias.


11 Facts about Hate Crimes

Only 1/3 of victims of hate crimes report the incident to law enforcement.... More

Background on Hate Crimes

Crimes of hatred and prejudice—from lynchings to cross-burnings to the vandalism of synagogues—are a sad fact of American history... More

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Top Resources

  1. 11 Facts about Hate Crimes
  2. Background on Hate Crimes
  3. Terms You Should Know about Hate Crimes

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Act Now

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Top ways to take action

  1. Contact your local LGBT for more information about hate crimes
  2. Have a debate at school about what punishments are appropriate for hate crime perpetrators
  3. Start an awareness campaign about hate crimes

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