Hate Crimes and Hate Groups

This course examines the etiology of bias motivated crimes, characteristics and the social ecology that nurtures its existence and persistence. In addition, the course will discuss: various sociological and ciminological theories in an attempt to understand the etiology of the violent behavior, its consequences on individual, groups and community; the evolution of bias crime laws and policy in the United States; and the social justice aspect of the topic.Prerequisites: Any 2000- level Criminal Justice course.