Awareness Campaign

"We want to send the message that Omaha is safe and welcoming for all people," said Patrick McNamara, Omaha Hate Crimes Project Coordinator.


What can the community do to bring about awareness of hate crimes?
The greatest reason that bigotry exists is because good people stay silent. We are not powerless in responding to hate. Please take action when you see hate and bigotry. Some ways to respond to hate crimes are:

REPORT them to the police
SHOW SUPPORT for the victims

ORGANIZE your church, synagogue or mosque to help victims of hate
PARTICIPATE IN A DIALOGUE with your neighbors about what to do if hateful acts happen
SUPPORT hate crimes education programs in local schools

Patrick McNamara

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awareness campaign

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