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 by simply writing down what you think causes this problem. Working from there include the people you know who share your beliefs and include friends, family and anyone at work. If possible, have them come to your house for coffee or refreshments and discuss the situation with everyone. Create a place on social networking that includes a calendar and assign people to certain tasks.
Do some homework before you get out in the field. If addressing a recent crime of hate, find out all the facts and check the public records for additional information. Sometimes courts seal criminal records. Do not let this stop you. Try to find common facts that help in planning your future events.
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.
Crimes of hate happen. The causes result from misinformation about what kind of life all people should live, and that fails when belief systems vary widely across the globe. Understanding how to prevent them is the best place to start. Then present a united front of citizens from every neighborhood and ethnic background to prove you will not continue to stand for this kind of crime in your town.
Take action by simply writing down what you think causes this problem. Working from there include the people you know who share your beliefs and include friends, family and anyone at work. If possible, have them come to your house for coffee or refreshments and discuss the situation with everyone. Create a place on social networking that includes a calendar and assign people to certain tasks.
Do some homework before you get out in the field. If addressing a recent crime of hate, find out all the facts and check the public records for additional information. Sometimes courts seal criminal records. Do not let this stop you. Try to find common facts that help in planning your future events.
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.
Crimes of hate happen. The causes result from misinformation about what kind of life all people should live, and that fails when belief systems vary widely across the globe. Understanding how to prevent them is the best place to start. Then present a united front of citizens from every neighborhood and ethnic background to prove you will not continue to stand for this kind of crime in your town.
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