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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
↓↓ Sort members table by selecting table header for Member, Seat Name, Appointing Authority, or Term End Date.
| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margery W. Davies Ph.D. | At-Large, Educator | Governor | No set end date |
| District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni | At-Large, District Attorney | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Ana Javier | At-Large, Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues 3 | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Michelle Jones-Johnson MBA MA SPHR | At-Large, Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues 2 | Governor | No set end date |
| Chief Jody D. Kasper | At-Large, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Assn. Rep. | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Dara Kaufman | At-Large, Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues 1 | Governor | No set end date |
| Josh Kraft | Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues (Co-Chair) | Governor | No set end date |
| Gina Kwon Esq. | At-Large | Governor | - |
| Mr. Israul Marrero | At-Large, Municipal Police Rep | Governor | No set end date |
| Timothy E. Moran Esq. | At-Large | Governor | - |
| Genevieve Nadeau Esq. | At-Large, Attorney General Rep. | Governor | No set end date |
| Ms. Kelly A. Nee | At-Large, University/College Police Rep. | Governor | No set end date |
| Dr. Nawal Nour M.D. MPH FACOG | At-Large, Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues 4 | Governor | No set end date |
| Nan M. Sauer Esq. | At-Large, Victim Assistance Agency Rep | Governor | No set end date |
| Trooper Emily G. Todisco | At-Large, State Police Rep. | Governor | No set end date |
| Robert O. Trestan | At-Large, Advocate for Communities Affected By Hate Crime | Governor | No set end date |
| Secretary Thomas A. Turco III | Secretary of Public Safety (Co-Chair) | Ex Officio | No set end date |
| Mr. Yusufi Vali | At-Large, Expertise/Experience in Hate Crime Issues 5 | Governor | No set end date |
| Deborah Williams | At-Large, Student/Youth Member | Governor | No set end date |