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CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard CHARLESTON-PD-HEADQUARTERS Contact Us. If you would like to send a letter, note, or donation to the Foundation, please mail to: 800 18th Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO80202
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
LGBTQ+ TERMS AND SYMBOLS GLOSSARY An acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. Sometimes, when the Q is seen at the end of LGBT, it can also mean questioning. LGBT and/or GLBT are also often used. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accurately reflect the diversity of the community. Rather, LGBTQ community is preferred. 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG Home - Matthew Shepard Foundation. Erasing hate for over 20 years. Our Mission. We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Contribute. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT 0:00 / 2:24. Live. •. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, Matt succumbed to his wounds in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the aftermath of Matt’sdeath, his parents
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard CHARLESTON-PD-HEADQUARTERS Contact Us. If you would like to send a letter, note, or donation to the Foundation, please mail to: 800 18th Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO80202
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
LGBTQ+ TERMS AND SYMBOLS GLOSSARY An acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. Sometimes, when the Q is seen at the end of LGBT, it can also mean questioning. LGBT and/or GLBT are also often used. The term “gay community” should be avoided, as it does not accurately reflect the diversity of the community. Rather, LGBTQ community is preferred. 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national THE MEANING OF MATTHEW The Meaning of Matthew. For the first time in book form, Judy Shepard shares memories of Matthew, their life as a typical American family, and the impact of his death. The Meaning of Matthew follows the Shepard family in the days immediately after the crime, when Judy and Dennis traveled to see their incapacitated son, kept alive by lifeLEGACY WORKS
Legacy Works. Matthew’s legacy includes a number of artistic works inspired by his story. Below you will find an ever-growing collection of resources to help you better appreciate, discuss, produce, or teach the works supported by the Shepard family and the Foundation. Special thanks to State Farm for their financial support of our Legacy ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GALA The Dennis Dougherty Award is named in memory of a loving, generous and inspiring member of the MSF family. Dennis was a friend, mentor, philanthropist and visionary who was instrumental in giving the Foundation a strong beginning and a vision for the future.JUDY SHEPARD
Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to audiences about what they can do as individuals and communities to make this world amore
JOHN SULLIVAN
Prior to his current role, John held numerous legal positions, including that of General Counsel, at Imation, Silicon Graphics, and Cray Research, Inc. John is also active in local community organizations. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Minneapolis Foundation. He is also the immediate pastChair of the Board
OCTOBER 12 - THE LEGACY OF MATTHEW SHEPARD - MATTHEW Twenty-one years ago at 12:53 a.m. in Fort Collins, CO, Matthew Shepard died with his family by his side. Five days prior, he had been brutally attacked and left for dead in Laramie, WY, becoming the victim of one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in this nation’s history. Since that day, his parents,CYNTHIA DEITLE
Cynthia M. Deitle is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Director of Civil Rights Reform. She oversees our programmatic hate crimes work. Prior to joining the Matthew Shepard Foundation in 2017, Cynthia was a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over 22 years specializing in the fields of civil rights, community outreach, and victims’ assistance. HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG Home - Matthew Shepard Foundation. Erasing hate for over 20 years. Our Mission. We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Contribute. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT 0:00 / 2:24. Live. •. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, Matt succumbed to his wounds in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the aftermath of Matt’sdeath, his parents
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
CHARLESTON-PD-HEADQUARTERS Contact Us. If you would like to send a letter, note, or donation to the Foundation, please mail to: 800 18th Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO80202
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG Home - Matthew Shepard Foundation. Erasing hate for over 20 years. Our Mission. We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Contribute. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT 0:00 / 2:24. Live. •. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, Matt succumbed to his wounds in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the aftermath of Matt’sdeath, his parents
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
CHARLESTON-PD-HEADQUARTERS Contact Us. If you would like to send a letter, note, or donation to the Foundation, please mail to: 800 18th Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO80202
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national OUR WORK - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION Facebook page opens in new window Twitter page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new windowTHE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard THE MEANING OF MATTHEW The Meaning of Matthew. For the first time in book form, Judy Shepard shares memories of Matthew, their life as a typical American family, and the impact of his death. The Meaning of Matthew follows the Shepard family in the days immediately after the crime, when Judy and Dennis traveled to see their incapacitated son, kept alive by lifeLEGACY WORKS
Legacy Works. Matthew’s legacy includes a number of artistic works inspired by his story. Below you will find an ever-growing collection of resources to help you better appreciate, discuss, produce, or teach the works supported by the Shepard family and the Foundation. Special thanks to State Farm for their financial support of our Legacy ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT Hate Crime or Not. . . A Message Was Sent. The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated by hate. BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GALA The Dennis Dougherty Award is named in memory of a loving, generous and inspiring member of the MSF family. Dennis was a friend, mentor, philanthropist and visionary who was instrumental in giving the Foundation a strong beginning and a vision for the future.JUDY SHEPARD
Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to audiences about what they can do as individuals and communities to make this world amore
CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES HATE CRIMES PREVENTION TRAINING The Creating Safer Communities Hate Crimes Training, offered by the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, provides officers and prosecutors the skills and tools required to improve relations with marginalized communities, while enhancing their understanding of the need for effective and prompt hate crime enforcement. HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG Home - Matthew Shepard Foundation. Erasing hate for over 20 years. Our Mission. We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Contribute. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT 0:00 / 2:24. Live. •. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, Matt succumbed to his wounds in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the aftermath of Matt’sdeath, his parents
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT Hate Crime or Not. . . A Message Was Sent. The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated by hate. HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. FAREWELL FROM JASON MARSDEN Farewell from Jason Marsden. It is with some sadness and great pride that I want to let you know I am leaving the Matthew Shepard Foundation. These eleven years have been an extraordinary tour of duty, kindling friendships and partnerships across the globe in the memory and name of a single extraordinary member of our community, anda friend.
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG Home - Matthew Shepard Foundation. Erasing hate for over 20 years. Our Mission. We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Contribute. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT 0:00 / 2:24. Live. •. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, Matt succumbed to his wounds in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. In the aftermath of Matt’sdeath, his parents
CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Considering Matthew Shepard. Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into aunified whole.
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.THE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT Hate Crime or Not. . . A Message Was Sent. The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated by hate. HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. FAREWELL FROM JASON MARSDEN Farewell from Jason Marsden. It is with some sadness and great pride that I want to let you know I am leaving the Matthew Shepard Foundation. These eleven years have been an extraordinary tour of duty, kindling friendships and partnerships across the globe in the memory and name of a single extraordinary member of our community, anda friend.
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 5 Ways To Improve Hate Crime Reporting. 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws. They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national OUR WORK - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION Facebook page opens in new window Twitter page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window YouTube page opens in new windowTHE LARAMIE PROJECT
The Laramie Project is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of The Laramie Project and its epilogue The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later every year across the country. It’s the goal of the Matthew Shepard THE MEANING OF MATTHEW The Meaning of Matthew. For the first time in book form, Judy Shepard shares memories of Matthew, their life as a typical American family, and the impact of his death. The Meaning of Matthew follows the Shepard family in the days immediately after the crime, when Judy and Dennis traveled to see their incapacitated son, kept alive by lifeLEGACY WORKS
Legacy Works. Matthew’s legacy includes a number of artistic works inspired by his story. Below you will find an ever-growing collection of resources to help you better appreciate, discuss, produce, or teach the works supported by the Shepard family and the Foundation. Special thanks to State Farm for their financial support of our Legacy ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The SPLC is the premier U.S. non-profit organization monitoring the activities of domestic hate groups and other extremists – including the Ku Klux Klan, the neo-Nazi movement, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, antigovernment militias, Christian identity adherents and others. They are currently tracking more than1,600
BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GALA The Dennis Dougherty Award is named in memory of a loving, generous and inspiring member of the MSF family. Dennis was a friend, mentor, philanthropist and visionary who was instrumental in giving the Foundation a strong beginning and a vision for the future. EMPLOYMENT - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION Employment Opportunities. Please email all applications (resume, references, and cover letter) to employment@matthewshepard.org. There are currently no vacant positions at the Matthew Shepard Foundation.JUDY SHEPARD
Judy Shepard is the founding president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation Board of Directors, and served as its first executive director as well, from 1999 to 2009. In her continuing role as board president, she travels across the nation speaking to audiences about what they can do as individuals and communities to make this world amore
CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES HATE CRIMES PREVENTION TRAINING The Creating Safer Communities Hate Crimes Training, offered by the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, provides officers and prosecutors the skills and tools required to improve relations with marginalized communities, while enhancing their understanding of the need for effective and prompt hate crime enforcement. HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG “The Laramie Project” is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of “The Laramie Project” and its epilogue “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” every year across the country. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT The story of Matthew Shepard began on December 1, 1976 when he was born to Judy and Dennis Shepard in Casper, Wyoming. He went to public school in Casper until his junior year of high school when he moved with his family to Saudi Arabia. CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard.This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musicalstyles
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. COMING OUT RESOURCES The History of Coming Out. On Oct. 11, 1987, half a million people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It was the second such demonstration in our nation’s capital and resulted in the founding of a number of LGBT organizations, including the National Latino/a Gay & Lesbian Organization (LLEGÓ) and AT&T’s LGBT employee group, LEAGUE. 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws.They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated byhate.
BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GALA The Dennis Dougherty Award is named in memory of a loving, generous and inspiring member of the MSF family. Dennis was a friend, mentor, philanthropist and visionary who was instrumental in giving the Foundation a strong beginning and a vision for the future. HOME - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONWHAT WE DOCONTRIBUTEGALARESOURCESABOUT USBLOG “The Laramie Project” is one of the most frequently performed plays in America, as its messages still resonate with audiences today. The Matthew Shepard Foundation supports dozens of productions of “The Laramie Project” and its epilogue “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” every year across the country. OUR STORY - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATIONCORPORATE PARTNERSGALAYOUTH RESOURCESEMPLOYMENTBOARD OF DIRECTORSCONTACT The story of Matthew Shepard began on December 1, 1976 when he was born to Judy and Dennis Shepard in Casper, Wyoming. He went to public school in Casper until his junior year of high school when he moved with his family to Saudi Arabia. CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Approaching the eve of the 20th anniversary of Matt’s murder, composer Craig Hella Johnson responded with his first concert-length work, Considering Matthew Shepard.This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musicalstyles
ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. COMING OUT RESOURCES The History of Coming Out. On Oct. 11, 1987, half a million people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It was the second such demonstration in our nation’s capital and resulted in the founding of a number of LGBT organizations, including the National Latino/a Gay & Lesbian Organization (LLEGÓ) and AT&T’s LGBT employee group, LEAGUE. 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender HOW TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HATE CRIMES VICTIMS Victims of hate crimes remain fearful and mistrustful of the criminal justice system. Reporting a hate crime can present more consequences than justice: public outing in a non-accepting environment; re-victimization by law enforcement; discrimination in hospitals, churches and schools. What can be done to help? We literally need to stand by the victims of hate crimes. 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE HATE CRIME REPORTING 1. Know and understand your local hate crime laws.They differ from state to state, and city to city. Federal hate crime laws prohibit physical violence, threats of violence, and property damage if the actions of the offender are motivated by the victim’s real or perceived race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated byhate.
BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GALA The Dennis Dougherty Award is named in memory of a loving, generous and inspiring member of the MSF family. Dennis was a friend, mentor, philanthropist and visionary who was instrumental in giving the Foundation a strong beginning and a vision for the future. BLOG - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION The Washington Post – Opinion by Cynthia M. Deitle and Wade Henderson (Feb. 22, 2021) Cynthia M. Deitle is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s director of civil rights reform and a former specialagent with the FBI.
11TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEPARD-BYRD HATE CRIMES Official Media Release: (Washington, D.C.) – The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, signed by President Barack Obama 11 years ago this month, was a milestone hate crime law which increased the jurisdiction of the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate bias-motivated violence targeting vulnerable individuals, and added gender and gender ELIMINATING HATE CRIMES A hate crime (sometimes termed a “bias crime”) is defined by law as a crime, usually an assault or a property crime like vandalism or graffiti, where the offender targets his or her victim specifically due to one or more personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.LEGACY WORKS
Matthew’s legacy includes a number of artistic works inspired by his story. Below you will find an ever-growing collection of resources to help you better appreciate, discuss, produce, or teach the works supported by the Shepard family and the Foundation. COMING OUT RESOURCES The History of Coming Out. On Oct. 11, 1987, half a million people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It was the second such demonstration in our nation’s capital and resulted in the founding of a number of LGBT organizations, including the National Latino/a Gay & Lesbian Organization (LLEGÓ) and AT&T’s LGBT employee group, LEAGUE.WAYS TO GIVE
Visit our Donate page to setup a one-time secured gift, recurring gift (annual, quarterly, monthly), or gift In Memory of or In Honor of. Making a contribution online is safe and easy. If you have additional questions, please contact Denay Patterson at Denay@matthewshepard.org or 303.830.7400 x.14.. MSF Tax ID number: 31-1640047 HATE CRIME OR NOT. . . A MESSAGE WAS SENT The events of March 16 th provide a grim reminder of the hatred that plagues this nation. And in the muddiness of the media accounts, law enforcement interviews and expert reports, only one thing is clear – 8 innocent people lost their lives in a senseless crime motivated byhate.
HATE CRIME PREVENTION RESOURCES The National Crime Victimization Survey is the nation’s primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 interviews on criminal victimization, involving 160,000 unique persons in about 95,000 households. CONTACT - MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION Contact Us. If you would like to send a letter, note, or donation to the Foundation, please mail to: 800 18th Street, Suite 301 Denver, CO80202
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