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Revision as of 09:51, 12 December 2024
The Hate Crimes Enforcement and Prevention Initiative is led by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Goals
- Improve the reporting and identification of hate crimes across the nation.
- Enhance law enforcement training on recognizing, investigating, and reporting hate crimes.
- Strengthen community outreach and engagement to build trust and encourage hate crime reporting.
- Provide support and resources to communities affected by hate crimes.
Sponsor
The initiative is sponsored by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), with contributions from multiple DOJ offices including the Civil Rights Division, the FBI, and the Community Relations Service.
Creation
This initiative was established following the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, which expanded federal hate crime laws, and was further propelled by Attorney General directives and memoranda.
Funding
Funding for the Hate Crimes Enforcement and Prevention Initiative comes from various DOJ budgets, but specific amounts allocated to the initiative are not detailed in public documents. Funding is ongoing, subject to annual appropriations and departmental priorities. The DOJ has awarded significant grants, including over $100 million for anti-hate initiatives in recent years.[1]
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is the **Attorney General** of the United States.
Website
https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes
Social Media Accounts
- Twitter (X): @TheJusticeDept
Wikipedia Article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for this initiative. Relevant information might be found in articles like United States Department of Justice or Hate crime in the United States.
