Definition: A hate crime is the victimization of an individual based on that individual’s race, religion, national origin, ethnic identification, gender, or sexual orientation. Acts include physical assault, assaults with weapons, verbal or physical harassment, vandalism, robbery, rape or gang rapes, and attacks on homes or places of worship.
- Deep personal hurt, betrayal
- Feelings of powerlessness, vulnerability, anger, sadness
- Fear for personal and family’s safety
- Changes in lifestyles (where they walk, how they answer the phone, their reactions to strangers)
This section was adapted from materials provided by the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault.