United States Attorney's Office Joins United Against Hate Program

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United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha and Assistant United States Attorney Amy R. Romero joined the University of Rhode Island Department of Public Safety and Tri-County Community Action at URI's Memorial Union Hall for spirited discussion with students, faculty and the public on ways federal and local officials can more effectively work with the community to prevent and respond to hate crimes and incidents.

Among the topics discussed:

• Learning how to identify hate crimes and incidents

• Understading the important of reporting ansd to whom best to report such incidents to

• Discussing strategis to prevent acts of hate