For this Major Assessment, you will examine four real-life hate crime cases in order to determine what characteristics make each a hate crime. You will also examine the effects of each hate crime, potential community responses, and how criminal justice organizations can address the impact of hate crimes.
The Assignment
Define hate crimes, generally. (1 paragraph)
For each of the four hate crimes below, describe the specific factors in each case that made it a hate crime. (1–2 paragraphs each)
Matthew Shepard
Charleston church shooting
Private Barry Winchell