Too many news stories exist concerning the latest crimes of hate, and the public outcry rises with each additional story. These crimes of passion, rooted in deep belief systems, present difficult issues to address, let alone remove. What can we do to stop hate crimes may be easier than you think. Here are some ideas to help get started.
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 works well in preventing any crimes, but small children are especially interested in something fun to do. They have an adult family member with them which gets that adult involved in your mission. Plan competitive activities for all ages and include crafts, sports, and intellectual activities like Spelling Bees. Keep the long range goals in sight. Good ideas and plans must continue if there is any hope of changing the way haters think and behave. Consider putting up billboards with clever messages that make people think twice about just how important someone else's beliefs are to the greater scheme of things.
Never be afraid to speak up and be heard. Your determination is required to make sure the public knows you and your group are there to stay. Teach tolerance and understanding but be firm in your convictions. Hate crimes do not go away without a concerted effort. Begin by educating the children who are still young enough to embrace the common sense approach to life and its lessons.
No cause continues if the victims go unattended. You must find organizations who help deal with these issues, and make sure medical and legal services are easy to obtain. Lobby your leaders to enact laws and dig deeper into the issues for new revelations concerning where and how hate begins.
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. 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 works well in preventing any crimes, but small children are especially interested in something fun to do. They have an adult family member with them which gets that adult involved in your mission. Plan competitive activities for all ages and include crafts, sports, and intellectual activities like Spelling Bees. Keep the long range goals in sight. Good ideas and plans must continue if there is any hope of changing the way haters think and behave. Consider putting up billboards with clever messages that make people think twice about just how important someone else's beliefs are to the greater scheme of things.
Never be afraid to speak up and be heard. Your determination is required to make sure the public knows you and your group are there to stay. Teach tolerance and understanding but be firm in your convictions. Hate crimes do not go away without a concerted effort. Begin by educating the children who are still young enough to embrace the common sense approach to life and its lessons.
No cause continues if the victims go unattended. You must find organizations who help deal with these issues, and make sure medical and legal services are easy to obtain. Lobby your leaders to enact laws and dig deeper into the issues for new revelations concerning where and how hate begins.
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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