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Description

Hate crimes (also known as “bias crimes”) are recognized as a distinct category of crimes that have a broader effect that most other kinds of crimes because the victims are not only the crime’s immediate target but also others like them. 

On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to hate crimes.

Articles Published by NIJ

Date Created: July 26, 2021