A Prosecutor’s Stand

A Prosecutor’s Stand (film, 21:13) follows San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Victor Hwang as he brings hate crime charges against perpetrators who brutally attacked a Mayan dishwasher, an African-American homeless man, and a transgender woman. As prosecutors investigate the cases, the district attorney’s office and local law enforcement uncover a skinhead network operating in the city. While hate crime charges are hard to prove, Hwang raises awareness about the importance of reporting and prosecuting hate and works with the community to seek justice for the victims. The film can also be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXLGQsD5vaU. This film has associated guides: A Prosecutor’s Stand: A guide for community screenings, https://www.niot.org/sites/default/files/Prosecutor%27s%20Stand_Community.pdf. A Prosecutor’s Stand: A guide for law enforcement, https://cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/Publications/cops-p308-pub.pdf. A Prosecutor’s Stand: Hate Crimes – Important Facts for Officers Leading Discussions of the Film, https://cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/ric.php?page=detail&id=COPS-W0757.