Support for victims and communities affect by hate crimes.

Helping communities thrive

Victims of trauma

Shields of Faith is devoted to helping communities and individuals who have fallen victim to the rise of hate crimes. Many victims lack access to necessary resources and develop PTSD due to unresolved trauma, leading to life-long symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, and self-destructive behavior, including suicide. In 2020, the FBI reported 8,873 hate crime incidents, compared to 7,314 reported hate crime incidents in 2016. These hate crimes motivated by race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics are tearing apart communities, afflicting individuals by creating fear, hindering wellness, and spreading violence. The lasting impact of the current social climate and the trauma it has cultivated has many feeling unsafe and unsupported. Shields of Faith understands the people's need for change, support, and mental wellness, and Shields of Faith believes that the people deserve immediate action so that healing can begin.

Bias Motivation Categories for Victims of Single-bias Incidents

  • Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 64.8%
  • Sexual Orientation 15.6%
  • Religion 13.3%
  • Gender Identity 3.6%
  • Disability 1.7%
  • Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 64.8%
  • Sexual Orientation 15.6%
  • Religion 13.3%
  • Gender Identity 3.6%
  • Disability 1.7%

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

The time for change is now

Shields of Faith’s practical approach is more effective than legislation alone because of its direct engagement with those most affected by hate crimes. Shields of Faith sees first-hand the obstacles faced by families and individual and how to best address them. By meeting with local communities and gathering valuable feedback, Shields of Faith is able to craft effective action plans to protect communities and individuals from falling victim to the affects of hate crime trauma and PTSD.

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