Spotlight
The Spotlight articles featured on this page highlight the DOJ's efforts to combat hate crimes.
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?
Across the country, schools are opening their doors, welcoming students for a new year filled with learning and growth. Central to this educational journey? Creating an inclusive, respectful environment for all.
This year’s theme — Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change. — calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and create environments where they have confidence in being heard, believed, and supported.
The United Against Hate Community Outreach Program shares resources to combat hate and encourages discussion between representatives from law enforcement, community organizations, and members of the public.
The Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Manual is intended to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting and submitting hate crime data to the FBI UCR Program.
After several hateful acts against houses of worship in Washington state, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Attorneys representing the eastern and western districts of Washington organized a four-part training for faith leaders.
