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How often do hate crimes occur?

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It’s difficult to be really accurate about how frequently hate crimes occur. This is because the most reliable...

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What is a hate crime?

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Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind. These are crimes where the victim is...

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Why should I report a hate crime?

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The vast majority of hate crimes are not reported to the police. If the police do not know about...

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What happens after I make a report to the police?

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The police carry out an initial crime investigation. If they believe they have enough evidence to support a prosecution...

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