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			Fighting Hate
	Understanding Hate     How Hate Stalks The Vulnerable     Wanda Mitchum Interview     Why Burn Churches?     The Making of A Skinhead     Web of Hate   Responding To Hate     Heroes Against Hate     Resources for Responding   Fighting Hate     National Response		SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER'S Ten Ways to Fight Hate A Community Response Guide to Hate Crime and Hate Groups Although some people argue that hate crimes and hate groups should be ignored, many others look for ways to express their opposition and to send an unequivocal message that racism and bigotry will not be tolerated in their community. What follows are 10 ways to fight hate, drawn from Klanwatch's experience monitoring white supremacist groups and hate crimes and from successful methods used by communities throughout the country. They are not the only ways to fight hatred, but they are a place to start. Stay away from white supremacist events Organize an alternative event Don't try to stop white supremacist events Place ads in the local newspaper Form community anti-racism groups Respond quickly to hate crimes with a show of unity Focus on victim assistance Research hate crime laws in your community and state Encourage multi- cultural education in local schools Find unique ways to show opposition Used by permission Southern Poverty Law Center ©1999 CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC RENEWAL'S Responding to Hate Groups / Ten Points to Remember Document the problem and stay informed. Speak out and create a moral barrier to hate activity. Match the solution to the problem. Build coalitions. Assist victims. Work with constituencies targeted for recruitment. Target your own community as well as the hate group. Encourage peer-based responses among youth. Remember that hate groups are not a fringe phenomenon and their followers don't always wear white sheets. Broaden your agenda.

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