Myth Or Fact: Hate Crimes – How Much Do You Know?
#1. Which offense type is most commonly involved in a hate crime?
#2. What are the reasons hate crime victims don’t come forward to make a report?
Select all that apply:
#3. Which of the following identity groups are included in federal hate crimes law? (Check all that apply)
Select all that apply:
#4. The use of a homophobic or racial slur during an assault automatically proves a hate crime occurred.
#5. Law enforcement officers in the United States are required to receive training on hate crimes investigations.
#6. The First Amendment protects all hate speech, meaning general hate speech alone can never be prosecuted as a hate crime.
#7. True or False, a hate crime only counts if the offender correctly identified the victim’s identity group.
#8. Straight, cisgender, white men can be victims of hate crimes under federal and state laws.
Results
Great job! You know some of the basic information related to hate crimes investigations. Fortunately, hate crimes don’t occur every day in most communities. It is important though that every first responder be trained, aware, and ready to identify, document and investigate possible hate crimes.
Learn more about hate crimes investigation training.
Fortunately, hate crimes don’t occur every day in most communities. It is important though that every first responder be trained, aware, and ready to identify, document and investigate possible hate crimes.
Learn more about hate crimes investigation training.