Hate Crimes Summit

Bullying, Violence, Hate:
A Community Response

Illinois Central College
1 College Drive
East Peoria, Illinois
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
8:30 am — 2:30 pm

Crimes of hatred and prejudice are not just occurrences of America's past history but continue to take place in various parts of our nation, including Central Illinois. During the MLK Celebration week, the Hate Crimes Summit is a commitment to prevent such crimes and bring to justice those who commit them. The Summit explores the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of hate crimes and introduces key strategies and legislation which address this important topic.

The Hate Crimes Summit is sponsored by U.S. Attorney Jim Lewis, Illinois Central College, and Easter Seals of Peoria. The summit will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, Illinois. The Summit is also a significant commemoration event held during the week of the Dr. Martin Luther King federal holiday celebration. Notable presenters will provide panel discussions, workshops, and a keynote address that will focus on Bullying and Hate Crimes prevention in Central Illinois.

We are encouraging Central Illinois residents, parents, students, educators, school districts, law enforcement, government officials, human relations commissions, civil rights activists, and social service agencies to attend this conference. The cost is free.

Register for the summit
  • You have been registered.

  • Registration & Refreshments

  • Welcome and Overview: Dr. John Erwin, President, Illinois Central College and U.S. Attorney Jim Lewis

  • Panel Discussion:
    Victims of Hate Crimes

  • Keynote Address: Honorable Lisa Madigan, Illinois Attorney General and Matt Nosanchuk, Senior Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice

  • Lunch (on your own and available for purchase at Illinois Central College Cafeteria)

  • Breakout Sessions

    1. Standing Up to Bullying in the Class Room — Jolie Alois, Director of Development, Easter Seals, Peoria Illinois and Sarah Migas, Internet Safety Specialist, Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

    2. Hate Crime and Hate Incidents —What You Can Do To Prevent Them — Kenith Bergeron — Senior Conciliation Specialist, Community Relations Service, U.S. Department of Justice

    3. Addressing Hate — State and Federal Laws for Law Enforcement and the Community — Jim Lewis, U.S. Attorney, Matt Nosanchuk, Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General and Carlos Ramirez, Chief, Civil Rights Bureau, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

  • Closing Remarks & Breakout Summaries

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