Take action by simply writing down what you think causes this problem. Working from there include the people you know who share your beliefs and include friends, family and anyone at work. If possible, have them come to your house for coffee or refreshments and discuss the situation with everyone. Create a place on social networking that includes a calendar and assign people to certain tasks.
Once you have several enthusiastic people lined up, start doing homework and find out all the details you can about how to address this issue. Start with the public records in your local courthouse for details of people involved. Talk to people who know what happened and explain to the police your plans for the group.
Now that you have the information and details gathered to form a group in your area, unite the people. Do not be discouraged if you only get a few people in the beginning. Too many people are filled with fear when it comes to doing in person approaches to criminal issues. Find at least three strong personalities who will hang in there with you and form a united front. Hate crimes will not go away by themselves. It takes a large number of people to make a difference.
Alternative behavior works well in preventing any crimes, but small children are especially interested in something fun to do. They have an adult family member with them which gets that adult involved in your mission. Plan competitive activities for all ages and include crafts, sports, and intellectual activities like Spelling Bees. Keep the long range goals in sight. Good ideas and plans must continue if there is any hope of changing the way haters think and behave. Consider putting up billboards with clever messages that make people think twice about just how important someone else's beliefs are to the greater scheme of things.
Never be afraid to speak up and be heard. Your determination is required to make sure the public knows you and your group are there to stay. Teach tolerance and understanding but be firm in your convictions. Hate crimes do not go away without a concerted effort. Begin by educating the children who are still young enough to embrace the common sense approach to life and its lessons.
There must be a support network for the victims of these crimes. Contact all local medical and psychological facilities for additional information on assistance for hate crimes, and ask for information from your local Bar Association. Lobby leaders from local to state and federal for tougher laws and dig deeper than ever into the causes of such behavior.
Crimes of hate happen. The causes result from misinformation about what kind of life all people should live, and that fails when belief systems vary widely across the globe. Understanding how to prevent them is the best place to start. Then present a united front of citizens from every neighborhood and ethnic background to prove you will not continue to stand for this kind of crime in your town.
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