ANNAPOLIS, MD News (9/16/2024) – Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced the appointment of Adileh Sharieff to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention today. Sharieff, a resident of Montgomery County, will serve on the Commission in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate in the 2025 legislative session.
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The Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention was established to address the growing issue of hate crimes and hate bias activity in the state. The Commission is responsible for evaluating state laws and policies related to hate crimes and developing strategies to prevent and respond to such incidents.
In his statement, Attorney General Brown emphasized the importance of Sharieff’s role, particularly in light of increased reports of hate activity in Maryland, including incidents targeting Muslim and Palestinian communities. “Ms. Sharieff will bring a critical voice to the diverse group of stakeholders we have convened to help eradicate hate in our schools and communities,” Brown said.
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Sharieff’s experience in community outreach and advocacy makes her a notable addition to the Commission. She previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Islamic Center of Maryland and continues to volunteer with the Center’s social services and outreach programs. Over the past four years, Sharieff has worked with organizations across Maryland to combat food insecurity and address social inequities. Most recently, she co-chaired the Muslim Cohort of the Montgomery County Council Anti-Hate Task Force.
The Commission, originally established through the codification of the Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Task Force in May 2023 via House Bill 1066, is tasked with submitting annual reports to the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland State Department of Education. These reports will include policy and legislative recommendations based on data collected on hate crime and bias incidents in the state.
The Commission’s duties include developing and evaluating strategies to prevent hate crimes and improve the state’s response to these incidents. In Maryland, a hate crime is defined as a criminal act or threat motivated by the victim’s perceived personal characteristic or group membership, such as race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Commission also focuses on hate/bias incidents, which may involve hostile or aggressive acts motivated by bias but do not meet the legal definition of a crime.
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According to state data, reported hate and bias incidents have risen in recent years, with 382 incidents reported in 2020, 388 in 2021, and 465 in 2022.
The appointment of Sharieff comes at a critical time as the Commission continues its work in developing recommendations for policy changes and services for those targeted by hate crimes. The first official report from the Commission is due on December 1, 2024.
For more information on the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention, visit the Commission’s website.
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