Prior to beginning work on this discussion, watch Inside USA – Rise of hate, Part 1Links to an external site. and read Number of U.S. Hate Groups is Rising, Report SaysLinks to an external site.. Were you aware of the number and range of recognized hate groups in these states? This video helps us learn about hate groups in the United States. In addition, please visit the Teaching ToleranceLinks to an external site. website and view the Interactive Hate MapLinks to an external site. or Hap Map by StateLinks to an external site.. Please review the maps or list for the state in which you live, or a state of your choice. Respond to each of the following questions:

• Were you aware of the number and range of recognized hate groups in these states?
• What is it that might motivate individuals to associate with these types of groups?
• As you have now learned, most individuals are a target of these groups in one way or another. How does this targeting turn to hate crime?
• How has identifying hate crimes and prosecuting them evolved?