Hate Crime Response Resources
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The AAUP Action Plan for Protecting an Independent Faculty Voice: Speak Up, Speak Out |
Policy language examples, what should be done in the aftermath of an incident Very broad, more organization-level than individual/classroom-level. |
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First Steps to Defend Yourself in a Free Speech Controversy |
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Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice |
This is a K-12 resource, but pretty general prevention ideas that should apply to college classrooms. Below are suggestions, strategies and resources to help make those discussions rich and productive for students. The suggestions below build in opportunities for students to read, write, research, speak, listen and understand vocabulary, addressing ELA common core standards. |
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1. Be aware of words, images and situations that suggest that all or most members of a group are the same. Stereotypes often lead to assumptions that are unsupportable and offensive. [Example: The writer who describes Mexican children as “well-dressed” may be unconsciously portraying this as an exception to a mental image of a “poor” or “unkempt” Mexican.] |
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PDF download link in the middle of the page (scroll down a little) The sections “What to Say, What to Do” and everything below it is good too. |
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HBCU Students and Leaders ‘Lean into History’ Amid Bomb Threats - article |
Despite that backdrop of ongoing trauma, HBCU leaders at the roundtable said they were united in their resolve not only to keep their communities safe, but also to use the incidents to further their educational mission to strengthen the resolve, resilience and leadership of Black young people. |
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Mini-Lesson: Teaching the Pyramid of Hate - mini audio lesson for educators |
Objectives This self-paced mini-lesson will enable you to:
Length 20 minutes. Go at your own pace, pausing and resuming as needed. |
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Responding to Jokes and Slurs - for educators, families, students |
Many people are unsure what to say or do when confronted with offensive humor or slurs. When bystanders choose to stand silently by, however, they may be inadvertently communicating their acceptance of the behavior to others. The following process outlines a way to respond that has proved helpful for many people, from elementary school children to adults. |
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Also contains 5 minute video. How do you engage with a student who writes hateful graffiti on a bathroom wall or calls a classmate a slur? Especially if the incident completely changes how you perceive that student’s character? First, resist the urge to condemn the student. Instead ask what was behind their action? |
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Responding to Hate and Bias at School: A Guide for Administrators, Counselors, and Teachers - PDF |
Responding to Bias and Hate at School is designed primarily for school administrators, but teachers, staff, counselors, students and others also may find guidance here. The guide is divided into three sections: Before a Crisis Occurs. How can you and other school leaders assess your school’s climate with an eye toward defusing tension, preventing escalation and avoiding problems? When There’s a Crisis. What are the nine key points to consider when responding to a crisis that has been triggered by a bias incident at your school? After the Worst is Over. How can you address long-term planning and capacity building for the future, including development of social emotional skills? |
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Addressing Race-Based Hate Speech and Microaggressive Behavior in Schools - PDF/audio primer |
Teachers are encouraged to be change agents as opposed to passive bystanders when they encounter race-based hate speech, jokes, and subtle prejudice-oriented references intended to insult and harm students. Ignoring and tolerating such behavior fosters a toxic classroom culture and dynamics that could have a long term negative impact emotionally, academically, and socially. Aside from protecting students who are targets of race-based microaggressions and hate speech, teachers need to work with students who initiate the behavior and help them learn from their inappropriate behavior. |
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School Response to Bullying, Intolerance, and Hate: A Quick Guide for Action NIOT.org (Not In Our Town) |
Not In Our Town is a movement to stop hate, racism and bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all. This Action Kit provides introductory advice to assist school leaders, faculty, and parents on effective ways to prevent, respond to, and lead ongoing action to address bullying, hate, and bias incidents. |
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What is Hate Speech? We Asked College Students |
Interview of USC students reacting to prompts like “what is hate speech?” and “are all white people racist?” |
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Edutopia (George Lucas Educational Foundation) |
5 REASONS STUDENTS USE HATE SPEECH Let’s start by examining why students use hate speech. Here are a few of the more common ones:
With these reasons in mind, there are specific activities we can use to engage students in deeper reflection and eliminate hate speech in the classroom. These are the steps I recommend for teachers, refining them for students’ age and grade level. |