Hate Crimes

Defining Hate Crimes 
From Infoplease.com, scroll down to Summary of Hate Crime Statistics, 2000, for the most recent statistical info, a special section on Matthew Sheperd and more.

Hate Crime Laws 
From the Anti-Defamation League, this site provides details on federal and state legislation. Select “State Hate Crime Laws” and then your state to view its hate crimes statutory provisions.

Not in Our Town 
Provided by PBS, this site discusses the campaign that provides a model for community response to hate crimes and associated problems. Includes a case study in Billings, Montana.

Partners Against Hate 
This organization, founded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education, provides resources to prevent juvenile hate-related behavior.

Preventing Youth Hate Crimes 
The text of a manual for schools and communities from the U.S. Department of Education, this site includes examples of “stop the hate” programs around the nation.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008