Saturday 30 May 2015

What Can We Do To Stop Hate Crimes Now

By Ericka Marsh


Time and again the news if filled with stories of crimes committed out of hate, all because human beings act on their personal opinions as to what other people should be. Below is a short explanation of what can we do to stop hate crimes.

The first thing you must do is act. Take action and get ready to step in and step up as one more person who will not tolerate these crimes. Make room on your calendar, have coffee or tea with your friends, talk to local business owners and other people in charge of facilities where people meet or work. Get your family involved, too.

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.

Take other members with you, so they present a united front when speaking with people of authority. Remind them that your group is more than just watching the neighborhood. It intends to provide real help in addressing these horrid crimes and show them your calendar to prove the determination of your group.

Alternative behavior is a great idea. When people have activities they enjoy, they are in a good mood. Use city parks and recreation facilities to conduct competitive activities for all ages. Crafts competition, sports events, and even cook-offs are a great way to keep people involved in peaceful events. Always think about long-range plans and keep the goal clearly focused.

Constantly speak up and present a determined movement to end these senseless crimes. Teaching tolerance to children is the best place to start. Young minds thrive on logic and understanding, and even parents can not change their point of view. It is the future that must change, and the children of today are the ones who hold the keys to a better way of living.

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.

There are few things in life more heartbreaking than a loved one who is the victim of a bully, and even more so when the bullying results in death. Get started today working out your plan and start calling people who have the same hopes for tomorrow as you do.




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