The number of reported hate crimes in Wisconsin grew by 54 percent in 2021, according to new data from the FBI. The increase comes even as fewer law enforcement agencies reported data to the federal government. Read the article here>
Honorary Board Member, Professor Brian Levin, Discusses Hate Crime Data on WPR
The FBI recently released its annual hate crime data, showing hate crimes are declining. Advocacy groups and criminologists, however, say the numbers are inaccurate and hate crime reports are higher than ever. Wisconsin Public Radio speaks with criminal justice professor, Dr. Brian Levin, on what the numbers mean. Listen to the program>
New York Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Hate and Bias Prevention Unit
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights is launching a statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which is charged with leading public education and outreach efforts, serving as an early warning detection system in local communities, and quickly mobilizing to support areas and communities in which a bias incident has occurred. The Hate and Bias Prevention Unit is launching today. Read more at NY.Gov>