This is our October 2024 Newsletter that went out to our email subscribers. Sign up to receive updates here.
Dear Friend,
Inquiries from violent extremists and their friends and family are up. The number of individuals seeking Life After Hate’s help in exiting violent extremism is also up. It seems like this trend will continue in the foreseeable future.
At the same time, the individuals seeking LAH’s assistance require more help and engagement than ever before. We are working with more court-mandated cases as law enforcement and the criminal justice system seek our assistance in helping individuals disengage from extremist groups and online hate spaces. Earlier this year, we also began working with juveniles, most of whom are currently incarcerated.
In other words, our services are needed now more than ever. And this growth means we need your help more than ever. Typically, we begin our fundraising push in late November, as part of Giving Tuesday. But this year is different. The urgency of the situation compels us to act now. We’ve always greatly appreciated the financial support you provide, ensuring that every dollar goes to improving and expanding our exit services. This year, we need your help more than ever.
If you are able, we hope you consider making a donation today. Your gift is completely tax-deductible and helps us build safer communities and reduce acts of violent white supremacy.
Thank you for all you do to make this happen, and for your continued support of our important mission.
– Pat Riccards
LAH Confronting Misinformation on CBS Mornings
LAH Executive Director Pat Riccards recently appeared on CBS Mornings, providing insights on how individuals can successfully help loved ones who embrace misinformation.
Watch the segment here.
LAH Featured at National Conference
LAH’s Pat Riccards was a featured speaker at the Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia summit, hosted by the Applied Research Center for Civility.
Read the recap here.
LAH Provides Senate Testimony
Life After Hate recently provided testimony to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on how to confront violent extremism.
Read the full testimony here.
Preventing Election Season Violence
LAH is proud to be a member of Bedrock, which recently released a guide on preventing hateful political election season violence.
Read it here.
