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Hate crimes

FY24 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program

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This program is designed to assist jurisdictions in addressing hate crimes and to assist victims and communities that are facing an increase in hate crimes.

FY24 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crime

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This program supports comprehensive community-based approaches to addressing hate crimes that promote community awareness and preparedness, increase victim reporting, and improve responses to hate crimes.

FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program

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This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies to support activities and expenses associated with the investigation and prosecution of cold case murders involving civil rights violations.

Mentoring Future Hate Crimes Investigators

Learn how a hate crimes unit uses interns to increase its capacity to address hate crimes incidents and expand community outreach by providing hate crimes training and education programs.