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The Psychology of Hate Crimes Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) staff have developed a briefing paper addressing the psychology of hate crimes.  This document addresses: the current and proposed federal definition of hate crimes; what differentiates hate and bias-motivated crimes from other crimes; the psychological effects of hate crimes on individuals and communities; and APA’s recommendations on how law enforcement officials, community leaders, educators, researchers, clinicians, and policymakers must work together to stop hate crimes. View the full briefing paper (PDF)

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