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1) Rain rising
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Thirteen-year-old Rain, who struggles with low self-esteem, must overcome sadness after her older brother Xander is severely beaten up at a frat party, but through the help of an after-school circle group, Rain finds the courage to help herself and her family heal.
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On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white for Hanukkah; then someone smashes Isaac's window in the night, and Teresa comes up with a way to show support her friend--and gets the whole community to rally around their Jewish family.
5) Hate crimes
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This book examines the history of hate crimes in the United States and around the world discussing causes and laws.
6) Hate crimes
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This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate issues concerning the serverity of the problem of hate crimes, if certain groups promote hate crimes, and society's response.
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Hate crimes can take many forms. Assaulting someone, vandalizing their property, or simply making them feel threatened are all considered hate crimes when they are motivated by animosity for a particular group. Readers learn that these offenses often take place because the perpetrator has a fundamental misunderstanding or fear of the people in that targeted group. Informative charts and discussion questions for each chapter encourage readers to think...
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2003: the US has officially declared war on Iraq, and the American political world has evolved. Hate crimes are on the rise, FBI agents are infiltrating local mosques, and the Muslim community is harassed and targeted more than ever. Shadi, who wears hijab, keeps her head down. Her brother is dead, her father is dying, her mother is falling apart, and her best friend has dropped out of her life. And her heart is broken. Shadi devours her own pain,...
16) Hate crimes
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Written as a "first-stop" resource into hate crimes and relevant legislation in the United States, this volume continues in the format of the other Library in a Book series, including a historical survey of hate crimes, a chronology, description of significant court cases and legislation, short biographies of important individuals, a glossary, an annotated bibliography, and a list of relevant organizations.
17) Hate crimes
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Hate crimes are motivated by prejudice against sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or gender which some people say should carry a heavier punishment.
18) Hate crimes
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Presents opposing arguments concerning various aspects of hate crimes, including the seriousness of the problem, laws, restriction of speech, and stopping hate groups.
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News outlets have been reporting that hate crimes are on the rise, but what are hate crimes and why do they happen? This comprehensive guide discusses the background of hate crimes, what counts as a hate crime, which groups are most likely to be victims, and why someone might commit a hate crime. With the knowledge gleaned here, readers will also learn how to take preventative action. The topic is pertinent and timely and gives readers the information...