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Read the press releases, Spotlight articles, and upcoming events listings on this page for the latest information about DOJ's efforts to address hate crimes.

News & Events
U.S. Department of Justice Awards University of Colorado Nearly $2 Million Grant to Combat Hate Crimes

October 3, 2024

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Justice Department Awards $4B to Support Community Safety

October 2, 2024

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Former California Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder Two Jewish Men Leaving Los Angeles Synagogues Last Year

September 30, 2024

Press Release
U.S. Attorney's Office for Western District of North Carolina to Co-Host “United Against Hate” Event Featuring Film Screening and Panel Discussion

September 26, 2024

Press Release

Hate Crimes Spotlight

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CRS Announces Publication of New Guide for Navigating Campus Conflicts

As the new academic year approaches, the Justice Department’s Community Relations Service (CRS), in collaboration with the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and The Ohio State University’s Divided Community Project, is pleased to provide you with a brand-new publication: “Navigating Conflicts: A Guide for Campus Leaders and Public Safety Personnel.”

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Celebrating Pride Month: Our Commitment to LGBTQI+ Communities

This June, the U.S. Department of Justice proudly honors the resilience, courage, and contributions of LGBTQI+ individuals across the nation, and affirms our unwavering commitment to supporting the rights of LGBTQI+ people to live openly and proudly.

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Supporting Victims Through Community-Focused Engagement

This year’s NCVRW theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.” This theme underscores the importance of our individual and collective responsibilities to empower victims through relevant and impactful support services.

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Encouraging Reporting and Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes and Incidents: State-Run Hotlines

The Department of Justice awarded the state of California over a million dollars to expand community awareness of a statewide non-emergency hotline for victims of hate incidents and crimes launched in May 2023. The Department also funded hotlines in two more states. Why are hotlines necessary? How do they help people targeted for hate? 

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