AJS Hate Crime Analysis Paper

**MUST BE NEW AND ORIGINAL WORK**

Select one group or population that has been the target of a hate crime.

Write a 700-word analysis in which you do the following:

• Provide a brief description as to what specific factors serve as the basis for victimization; for example, race, religion, or sexual orientation
• Identify applicable specific case examples.
• Discuss the prevalence of state laws which criminalize various types of hate crimes
• Describe how you would collect data measure the victimization of your chosen group. Provide rationale for your choice.
• Identify which of the criminological theories discussed in the course explain the victimization of this individual, group, or population. Provide rationale for the selection.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.