Confronting the New Faces of Hate - Alberta Hate Crimes Committee
Confronting the New Faces of Hate - Alberta Hate Crimes Committee
Confronting the New Faces of Hate - Alberta Hate Crimes Committee
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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Executive Summary 7<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> in America: The Nature and Magnitude <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Problem 11<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> in America: A 2009 Environmental Scan 11<br />
The FBI HCSA Data Undercounts <strong>the</strong> Number <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> 12<br />
The Legal Landscape: The Scope <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong> Crime Laws in America 13<br />
The State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong>: Escalating <strong>Hate</strong> Violence Against Immigrants 14<br />
The Role <strong>of</strong> Extremist Anti-Immigration Groups 14<br />
The Infiltration <strong>of</strong> Mainstream Media 16<br />
The State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong>: White Supremacist Groups Growing 18<br />
The State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong>: Exploiting <strong>the</strong> Internet to Promote Hatred 20<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> Knows No Borders 22<br />
The Human Face <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> 25<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against African Americans 25<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Hispanics 26<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Jews 27<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Asian Pacific Americans 29<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Arab Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs 30<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals 31<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Individuals With Disabilities 32<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Women 33<br />
<strong>Hate</strong> <strong>Crimes</strong> Against Juveniles 34<br />
Pending Federal Legislation 35<br />
Recommendations 36<br />
Set <strong>the</strong> tone for a civil national discourse on comprehensive immigration reform 36<br />
Ensure a strong law enforcement response to confront violent bigotry 36<br />
Complement tough laws and vigorous enforcement with education and training initiatives 36<br />
designed to reduce prejudice<br />
Selected Resources on <strong>Hate</strong> Crime Response and Counteraction 40<br />
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