Individuals who have experienced a non-criminal hate incident (such as hate speech, display of offensive materials on their property or other acts that do not interfere with their civil rights) that has been directed at them, their property, their house of worship or their business expressly because of their real or perceived race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Hate incidents also include conduct directed against an individual or group because of their association with or advocacy on behalf of a member or members of a protected class. Hateful rhetoric is protected by freedom of speech as long as it does not interfere with the civil rights of others. If this type of behavior escalates to threats or criminal activity against a person or property, then it would be classified as a hate crime.
No programs.