The September 2023 issue of the Justice Matters newsletter included a focus on hate crimes and the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program. Access the following articles to learn more:

• From the Desk of BJA
• Feature Story: A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Hate Crimes
• Success Spotlight: Mentoring Future Hate Crimes Investigators

Blog Posts

• People Who Inspired BJA Programs: James Byrd, Jr. (May 25, 2023)
• People Who Inspired BJA Programs: The Legacy of Matthew Shepard (December 1, 2022)

Press Release

Justice Department Will Award More Than $21 Million to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes (October 28, 2021)
This press release highlights awards being made by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and other Office of Justice Programs' program offices under several different programs, including the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program.