Hate, Violence, and Death on Main Street USA: A report on Hate Crimes and Violence Against People Experiencing Homelessness, 2007

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• Acknowledgements
• Dedication
• Executive Summary
• Purpose, Methodology, and Previous Reports
• Introduction
• Historical Summary of Hate Crimes/Violence Data for 1999-2007
• Summary of Hate Crimes/Violence Data in 2007
• Summary of Teen Involvement in Hate Crimes/ Violent Acts
• Summary of Ages of the Accused versus Ages of the Victims
• Summary of Victims Who Were Middle-Aged
• Cities/Counties where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred in 2007
• Map of Cities/Counties where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred in 2007
• States where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred in 2007
• Map of States where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred in 2007
• Cities Where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred – 1997-2007
• Map of Cities Where Hate Crimes/Violence Occurred – 1997-2007
• Comparison of Hate Crime Homicides vs. Lethal Attacks on Homeless Individuals
• National Media Coverage of Hate Crimes/Violent Acts
• Video Exploitation of Homeless People
• Recognizing Anti-Homeless Violence as Hate Crime by Brian Levin
• Legislation
• Recommendations for Action
• Model State Legislation
• Adopted State Legislation
• Public Education Initiatives
• Listing of Incidents by City
• Case Descriptions Involving Death
• Case Descriptions Involving Non-Lethal Rape/Sexual Assault
• Case Descriptions Involving Non-Lethal Setting on Fire
• Case Descriptions Involving Non-Lethal Beatings
• Case Descriptions Involving Non-Lethal Police Harassment/Brutality
• Appendix A: Sources
• Appendix B: NCH Hate Crimes Public Service Ad