Perpetrators who believe that they are taking a defensive stand against outsiders who they believe threaten their community or way of life are committing a type of hate crime referred to as a _____ hate crime.

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Reactive hate crimes are committed by individuals who believe they are defending their community or way of life against perceived outsiders or threats, thus acting in a perceived defense rather than for thrill or other motives.

Perpetrators Who Believe That They Are Taking a Defensive Stand