Time and again the news if filled with stories of crimes committed out of hate, all because human beings act on their personal opinions as to what other people should be. Below is a short explanation of what can we do to stop hate crimes.
Take action. The first step is to start talking with your friends and neighbors and coworkers about this subject and impress on them that the people in the community must stand up and bring an end to these horrors. Create a page or group on social media that includes a public calendar feature so everyone can log in and find out what is scheduled. Establish a weekly meeting to keep people involved and excited about doing their part to end these crimes.
Do your homework. Most court cases have records on file at the local courthouse but do not rely on these as sometimes you find the records sealed. Your best source of information is the other people involved, such as friends and relatives of the victim and the victim themselves. It is important to know what led up to the hate crime.
Now that you have the information and details gathered to form a group in your area, unite the people. Do not be discouraged if you only get a few people in the beginning. Too many people are filled with fear when it comes to doing in person approaches to criminal issues. Find at least three strong personalities who will hang in there with you and form a united front. Hate crimes will not go away by themselves. It takes a large number of people to make a difference.
Alternative behavior is a great idea. When people have activities they enjoy, they are in a good mood. Use city parks and recreation facilities to conduct competitive activities for all ages. Crafts competition, sports events, and even cook-offs are a great way to keep people involved in peaceful events. Always think about long-range plans and keep the goal clearly focused.
By all means, speak up! Whenever there is a mention of hate crimes, use the opportunity to present information about what your group does and the successes it has. Teach tolerance to all ages of people, especially the children because it takes a while to cause prejudiced beliefs in their minds.
There must be a support network for the victims of these crimes. Contact all local medical and psychological facilities for additional information on assistance for hate crimes, and ask for information from your local Bar Association. Lobby leaders from local to state and federal for tougher laws and dig deeper than ever into the causes of such behavior.
Bullies do not always commit hate crimes. Sometimes they start out with a simple difference of opinion and escalate into a full-blown confrontation. The root of the problem lies in belief systems taught at home. Enlightenment is the answer, and that includes presentations designed to get the point across that law abiding citizens will no longer tolerate this type of violence.
Take action. The first step is to start talking with your friends and neighbors and coworkers about this subject and impress on them that the people in the community must stand up and bring an end to these horrors. Create a page or group on social media that includes a public calendar feature so everyone can log in and find out what is scheduled. Establish a weekly meeting to keep people involved and excited about doing their part to end these crimes.
Do your homework. Most court cases have records on file at the local courthouse but do not rely on these as sometimes you find the records sealed. Your best source of information is the other people involved, such as friends and relatives of the victim and the victim themselves. It is important to know what led up to the hate crime.
Now that you have the information and details gathered to form a group in your area, unite the people. Do not be discouraged if you only get a few people in the beginning. Too many people are filled with fear when it comes to doing in person approaches to criminal issues. Find at least three strong personalities who will hang in there with you and form a united front. Hate crimes will not go away by themselves. It takes a large number of people to make a difference.
Alternative behavior is a great idea. When people have activities they enjoy, they are in a good mood. Use city parks and recreation facilities to conduct competitive activities for all ages. Crafts competition, sports events, and even cook-offs are a great way to keep people involved in peaceful events. Always think about long-range plans and keep the goal clearly focused.
By all means, speak up! Whenever there is a mention of hate crimes, use the opportunity to present information about what your group does and the successes it has. Teach tolerance to all ages of people, especially the children because it takes a while to cause prejudiced beliefs in their minds.
There must be a support network for the victims of these crimes. Contact all local medical and psychological facilities for additional information on assistance for hate crimes, and ask for information from your local Bar Association. Lobby leaders from local to state and federal for tougher laws and dig deeper than ever into the causes of such behavior.
Bullies do not always commit hate crimes. Sometimes they start out with a simple difference of opinion and escalate into a full-blown confrontation. The root of the problem lies in belief systems taught at home. Enlightenment is the answer, and that includes presentations designed to get the point across that law abiding citizens will no longer tolerate this type of violence.
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