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Governor's Task Force on Hate Crimes
Board Information
Policy Area
Public SafetyPurpose
The Task Force shall advise the Governor on issues relating to the prevalence, deterrence, and prevention of hate crimes in the Commonwealth and the support of victims of hate crimes. Additionally, the Task Force shall: a) Promote full and effective cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies and communities affected by hate crimes, to improve prevention, investigation, and prosecution of hate crimes; b) Develop best practices related to technical assistance for school districts that may seek to incorporate hate crime education into their curricula; c) Recommend policies, procedures and programs to ensure state and local government provide enhanced support for victims of hate crimes and their communities; d) Encourage and assist law enforcement agencies in reporting hate crimes reporting pursuant to the Hate Crime Reporting Act, General Laws Chapter 22C, §§ 32 et seq., including assistance in gathering, analyzing, and publishing hate crime reports; e) Encourage law enforcement agencies to enforce the Hate Crime Penalties Act, General Laws Chapter 265, § 39; and f) Recommend any appropriate legislation, regulations, policies or procedures to better combat hate crimes.Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Baker | At-Large Seat 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Jennifer Cotter | AG Appointee | Ex Officio | - |
| Devin Dear | At-Large, Student/Youth Member | Governor | No set end date |
| Anthony D. Gulluni | Representative from a District Attorney’s Office Seat 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Ariella Hellman | Advocate for Communities Affected by Hate Crimes Seat 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Chief Jody D. Kasper | At-Large Seat 3 | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Dara Kaufman | Advocate for Communities Affected by Hate Crimes Seat 3 | Governor | No set end date |
| Josh Kraft | Person with Expertise or Experience in Hate Crimes Issues Seat 2 (Co-Chair) | Governor | No set end date |
| Gina Kwon | Secretary of Public Safety (Co-Chair) | Ex Officio | No set end date |
| Liam Lowney | Representative of a Victim Assistance Agency Seat 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Mr. Israul Marrero | Representative from State, Local or University Police Departments Seat 2 | Governor | No set end date |
| Timothy E. Moran Esq. | Person with Expertise or Experience in Hate Crimes Issues Seat 1 | Governor | - |
| Genevieve Nadeau Esq. | At-Large Seat 2 | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Kelly A. Nee | Representative from State, Local or University Police Departments Seat 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Dr. Nawal Nour M.D. MPH FACOG | Advocate for Communities Affected by Hate Crimes Seat 4 | Governor | No set end date |
| Matthew Owens | At-Large Seat 4 | Governor | No set end date |
| Amanda Robbins | At-Large Seat 5 | Governor | No set end date |
| Margaret Rwaramba | Representative from a District Attorney’s Office Seat 2 | Governor | No set end date |
| Robert O. Trestan | Advocate for Communities Affected by Hate Crimes Seat 2 | Governor | No set end date |
| - | At-Large, Educator | Governor | No set end date |