Tag: hate crimes

Amid Rise in Hate Crimes, DHS Offers More Security Grants for Religious and Nonprofit Groups

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 27, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Jun 27, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds as a first tranche of additional funding that the Biden administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The announcement accompanies the DHS’s release of an amended Notice of Funding […]

Biden Admin Offers Resources to Combat Antisemitism and Islamophobia at Schools

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 15, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Nov 15, 2023

The Biden administration has announced new actions and resources to address the “alarming rise” of reported Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents at schools and on college campuses since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. These actions aim to help protect students, engage school and university leaders, and foster safe and supportive learning environments. President Joe […]