Begin this assignment by reading:
Findings, Purpose, and any other sections that may be relevant to your work of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended (Links to an external site.).
The Department of Justice’s site about Hate Crimes (Links to an external site.).
In your paper for this week:
Define hate crime and explain why this type of investigation is different from other investigations.
Research and detail a real-life hate crime involving a disability. Advise the key indicators and what was done or what you would do to support the victim(s).
The body of your paper should be at least four – six full pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. A format including an introduction, the body of work, and a conclusion will best assure you cover the main components of the assignment. The integration of research strengthens your information and helps provide good thought/paragraph transition, which in turn provides a good read.
Your paper should be in APA format including double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins on all sides. Include at least three credible resources and list them on the reference page in APA format. Also, use in-text citations.
Estimated time to complete: 7 hours