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Northwestern University is proud of it's diverse community. University students, employees
and visitors make up a kaleidoscope of races, religions, nationalities and cultures of the
world. Unfortunately, there are individuals and hate groups who would disrespect this
diversity by committing crimes or acts targeting individuals or groups.
What is a Hate Crime?
A person commits a hate crime when, by reason of the actual or perceived:
- Race
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender
- Color
- Ancestry
- Religion
- Creed
- National Origin
- Physical or Mental disability
of another individual or group of individuals, he commits assault, battery, aggravated
assault, misdemeanor theft, criminal trespass to residence, misdemeanor criminal damage
to property, criminal trespass to vehicle, criminal trespass to real property, mob action
or disorderly conduct as these crimes are defined by the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
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Reporting a Hate Crime
If you are the target of a hate or biased related crime, or if you observe an incident,
immediately report the incident to University Police. Reporting hate crimes, even those
that you might not consider "serious", is important in monitoring and stopping future
incidents.
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If medical attention is required, call 911 immediately. Any physical evidence related to
a hate crime should not be touched or disturbed.
Provide the responding Police Officer with complete and detailed information to ensure
the incident is documented as a bias-related crime.
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Penalties
Commission of a hate crime is a Class 3 Felony for a first offense and a Class 2 Felony
for a second or subsequent offense if committed in a school or other educational facility.
For additional information, visit the Student Affairs "No Place for Hate" web site.
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