Prevalence of hate crimes

In many cities throughout the United States, the prevalence of hate crimes has increased. You have been asked to provide your insight into this and recommend ways to decrease the occurrence of these types of crimes.
Research the topic of hate crimes and address the following:
Create a profile of the typical individual who commits hate crimes.
Who are some targets or victims of hate crimes?
What are some of the causes and effects of these crimes?
What actions can be taken to minimize the occurrence of hate crimes?