Hate Crime Prevention Act: Improved Reporting and Support
This act aims to improve hate crime data collection and increase support for victims. It provides incentives for local agencies to report such incidents more accurately and establishes hotlines to help citizens report crimes and get assistance. Additionally, it allows courts to impose sentences on offenders that include education or community service for the harmed communities.
Key points
Better Data Collection: Local agencies will receive financial support and training to more accurately identify and report hate crimes, aiming to improve understanding of the issue.
Victim Hotlines: State-run hotlines will be established where citizens can report hate crimes and be directed to appropriate services or local support groups, with privacy protected.
Education and Community Service: Courts can order individuals convicted of hate crimes to attend educational classes or perform community service directly related to the community harmed by their offense.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1086
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-04-13