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Hate crimes (also known as “bias crimes”) are recognized as a distinct category of crimes that have a broader effect that most other kinds of crimes because the victims are not only the crime’s immediate target but also others like them.
On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to hate crimes.
FBI Civil Rights Program combats hate crime by investigating crimes, including cold cases; assisting and training state and local law enforcement; and conducting public outreach.
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.
