Bias Crime Motivation: A Study of Hate Crime and Offender Neutralization Techniques Used Against the Amish.

Discusses a study which examined hate crimes against the Amish with a particular focus on offender neutralization techniques that are used after the offenses have been committed to justify and/or rationalize their behavior. Reasons behind the crimes committed against the Amish; Information on several neutralization techniques; Discussion on the tendency of offenders to use neutralization techniques.