Hate Crimes Crime And Detection Hardcover

Crime and Detection This series covers every aspect of a topic that has fascinated man since the beginning of time – crime and punishment. Crime, the detection of criminals, and the punishment of offenders has taken many forms throughout history, and these books examine the subject from every angle, from the judicial system in the U.S. to forensic science, serial killers, and international terrorism. Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Hate Crimes By John Wright Hate Crime is a modern name for a criminal act done purely out of hostility towards certain people, groups, or organisations. Such crimes can be directed toward racial minorities, homosexuals, women, politicians, religious groups, companies, government agencies, and even entire nations. We think of crime as something committed for money or possessions, but hate crimes involve emotions. This makes the perpetrators especially dangerous, because any member of a targeted group can become a victim. Americans have reacted strongly to fight these crimes, with cities forming hate-crime prevention groups and Congress introducing a Hate Crime Prevention Act. Category: Science