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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program
Federal · OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE · #16.040
Program goal(s) name: Improve investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Program goal(s) description: Support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in their efforts to better identify, investigate, and prosecute hate crimes. Program objective(s) name: Increase capacity to identify and address hate crimes and support victims. Program objective(s) description: Increase the ability of agencies to identify, report, investigate, and prosecute hate crimes, and expand the tools available to improve outcomes for victims and communities impacted by hate crimes.
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Program goal(s) name: Improve investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Program goal(s) description: Support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in their efforts to better identify, investigate, and prosecute hate crimes. Program objective(s) name: Increase capacity to identify and address hate crimes and support victims. Program objective(s) description: Increase the ability of agencies to identify, report, investigate, and prosecute hate crimes, and expand the tools available to improve outcomes for victims and communities impacted by hate crimes.
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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026
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