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HOW CAN YOU STOP THE HATE?

WHAT ARE HATE GROUPS?Hate Group: The term “hate group” is used to

describe any organization in any sector of society that aggressively demonizes or dehumanizes members of a target group in a systematic way.

Hate Crime: A legal term that describes criminal acts motivated by prejudice.

Hate Groups Promote:HatredViolence against MinoritiesTarget against raceRacism and Separation of Races

Middle and High School StudentsMiddle and High School kids need to know the truth about Hate Groups, and our goal is to make sure they are aware of these groups and get a chance to make an informed decision. We will be asking students to take action and stop Hate in its tracks by raising cultural awareness, supporting victims of hate crimes, and refrain from labeling.

There are many barriers in life, but hate does not have to be one of them. We need to keep our campus free of hate, so all students are able to complete their education in a safe respectful environment. Resources are needed to help and protect them from threats, violence, bullying, hate crimes, assault, and sexual harassment. Keep prejudice out and tolerance in.

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU

http://www.are-you-ok.org.uk/victim.html

http://www.usdoj.gov/crs/pubs/prevyouhatecrim.pdf

http://www.ncvc.org

PREVENTING YOUTH HATE CRIMEA Manual For Schools And

Communities

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What Can YOU Do?

http://www.tolerance.org/teens/lunch.jsp

http://www.gsanetwork.org/

http://www.youthactivism.com/Home.php

http://www.globalkids.org/

Create an on campus organization or forum in which anyone can voice opinions or thoughts on why Hate groups may exist and what can be done to prevent them. (Making sure that an adult is a mediator)

Why Would Teens Join?Hopelessness

RacismViolenceParanoia

ScapegoatingTerroristsExtreme religionFamily history

Warning Signs of Hate Group Involvement

Participate or encouragement of violence toward minority groups

Racist beliefs and practices Hopelessness about the future Reject traditional American values Looking for a place to belong Many have experienced a life-threatening illness which

frightened them severely Desensitized to the fear of death Support and involvement in other hate groups

Victims and Tragedy of Hate Crime

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