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
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
We are absolutely devastated by the horrendous act of violence at Club Q in Colorado Springs. We join friends, family members, and the LGBGQ community in Colorado Springs in mourning the loss of five loved ones today. Everyone’s reactions to incidents like this can be different. Whether you were directly impacted or not, we know … Read more