Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) and Sussex Pride stand in solidarity today following a troubling incident of hate-based violence that occurred on August 17th in Rehoboth Beach. Details of this incident are available on the Rehoboth Beach Police Department Facebook Page: (facebook.com/rehobothbeachpolice) We express our heartfelt support to the three women who were directly … Read more
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a Hate Crime in the state of Delaware, please let us know. We are here for you. Information on Hate Crimes resources are provided below from the Department of Justice Office on Civil Rights. The Justice Department’s information on reporting Hate Crimes: Please report hate crimes … Read more
The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence currently has two job openings which involves work in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence is Delaware’s newly formed, federally designated statewide sexual assault coalition. Sexual Violence Prevention SpecialistThis is a full time positionClick here to download the job description TrainerThis is a … Read more
Planet Fitness in Milford Delaware and nearby businesses in Milford plaza closed and evacuated their buildings following a bomb threat. Milford Police arrived on scene and declared the site safe. They stated on Facebook “This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State.” Planet Fitness was … Read more
Partnering Against Hate, a project of Interfaith Alliance, is an toolkit to help guide groups and individuals who want to do more to make their communities safer and more inclusive. Given the increase in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community in recent years, that support is needed now more than ever. Partnering Against Hate is … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released their annual hate crime statistics for 2022. The report sheds light on the prevalence of hate crimes in the United States, and the severity of the impact it has on marginalized communities. One of the most alarming statistics in the report is the steady increase in hate … Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic, and connect with others working to create change. LGBTQIA+ survivors of … Read more
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that aims to protect women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The law was first passed in 1994 and has been reauthorized several times since then. However, despite its focus on women, the law has also had a significant impact on the … Read more
Hate crimes are heinous acts of violence or aggression targeting individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or other identifiable characteristics. Such crimes are not only an offense against individual victims but also an attack on the values and principles of a society that values diversity and equality. The state of Delaware recognizes hate crimes as … Read more
Update: This bill has been passed by the General Assembly. The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill has been introduced in the Delaware State Legislature by Eric Morrison. The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense is a legal strategy often used to defend perpetrators of violence against LGBTQ+ people, claiming that their violent reaction against an LGBTQ+ person was caused … Read more