Introduction
It is crucial to look for a bigger picture of how people are led to perform hate crimes and what factors must be prioritized when seeking justice and peace to prevent them efficiently. While there is no definite answer to this problem, the government can take meaningful action against tragedies similar to Charlottesville by considering the evidence from past events. This reflection paper will review “Documenting hate: Charlottesville” and provide insights on preventing such incidents.
Discussion
This outrageous situation could have been prevented if the police force had been knowledgeable of the protesters’ intentions. The Charlottesville conflict was sparked and sustained by thousands of people, yet only a handful of participants were identified and charged, despite the fact that some people were already known offenders (FRONTLINE PBS | Official, 2019, 00:18:05). Police must take a closer look at participants’ backgrounds at the time of their identification to prevent potential instigators from fueling the conflict. One of the key actions that can be used to protect and heal communities affected by hate crimes is the investigation of offenders from videos recorded by individuals during such events (FRONTLINE PBS | Official, 2019, 00:36:07). In the example of Michael Miselis, it becomes apparent that holding people accountable for participating in violent protests is a viable strategy against spreading hate. Sharing data among departments and law enforcement organizations should serve as a backbone strategy for ending hate crimes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is a way for authorities to prevent further damage to communities done by hate crimes, which requires a complex framework for data analysis. Both police and justice systems must be adapted to the new reality of having to prioritize information sharing between involved organizations. Cooperation is the key to resolving the neo-Nazi crisis, as their actions are highly detrimental to the cohesiveness of U.S. society and must be stopped by a multi-modal approach against hate crimes.
Reference
FRONTLINE PBS | Official. (2019). Documenting Hate: Charlottesville (full film) | FRONTLINE [Video]. YouTube. Web.