It all starts with
Compassion.
Founded by former extremists, we are committed to helping people leave the violent far-right to connect with humanity and lead compassionate lives.
Our Impact
Each year, more than 250,000 people in the United States are victims of hate crimes. The vast majority are violent and more than half go unreported. Between 2008 and 2017, 71 percent of extremist-related fatalities in the U.S. were committed by members of the far right or white-supremacist movements.*
Since the deadly attack in Charlottesville, Life After Hate has helped more than 360 individuals, families, and inmates grapple with extremist hate groups. With each passing week, more are asking for our help.
* U.S. Department of Justice, Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism
30+
thousand supporters
Since our founding in 2011, our reach has grown to include thousands of people across the globe who support our mission.
500+
men and women helped
We've helped more than 500 individuals and families confront violent extremism; and thousands more deal with hate in their communities.
50+
formers actively involved
Our ExitUSA program includes an online support group where men and women in different stages of de-radicalization can share resources.
Supporting Families
We founded Life After Hate to make sure no former would ever have to start a new life alone. But we soon learned that families need support too.
Jeanette Manning shares her family’s powerful story of anguish, forgiveness and redemption.
Our statement on the current anti-racism movement
The protests taking place across the U.S. today are not in response to inaction. They are in response to a system that is designed to have two rule books; where black and brown people can not expect equal treatment under the law—even when every American is a witness to the crimes against them. And sadly especially when the perpetrator is the law.
Life After Hate helps people make the most out of second and third chances. Right now there’s a whole country of people simply asking for a first. And that’s heartbreaking.
featuring Life After Hate
Watch the trailer of award-winning filmmaker Peter Hutchison’s new documentary Healing From Hate.
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Help sustain our work with Life After Hate apparel for men, women and kids.
How we countered hate speech
This people-powered AI platform reduced hate tweets by over 20 million impressions. Now it enters its next phase.
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If you’re ready to leave hate and violence behind, we’re here to support you. No judgment, just help.
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We rely entirely on the support of people who believe kindness and compassion can change the communities we live in.
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November 2019
I own my mistakes but have compassion for myself — I’ve stepped into the human being I am today.
Angela King / Visit Our Press Section
Our Programs
& Partners
Our core services stem from the foundation of our members’ reformed ideology and unique experiential immersion within the world’s most violent extremist organizations.
Exit USA
ExitUSA provides support to individuals who are looking to leave racism and violence behind. The organization uses a variety of strategies, including public awareness campaigns, individualized education and job training programs, and leveraging community partnerships to help individuals get their life back on track.
Formers anonymous
Formers Anonymous is a group of men and women who have identified a shared problem of attachment and addiction to a grossly irresponsible, criminal and/or drug (including alcohol) lifestyle, including the addictive pull of related thoughts and behaviors, commonly referred to by many as "street life."
against violent extremism network
The Against Violent Extremism (AVE) Network is a unique and powerful global force in the ongoing struggle to tackle violent extremism. Former violent extremists and survivors are empowered to work together to push back extremist narratives and prevent the recruitment of at-risk youths.
strong cities network
Launched at the United Nations in September 2015, the Strong Cities Network (SCN) is the first ever global network of mayors, municipal-level policy makers and practitioners united in building social cohesion and community resilience to counter violent extremism in all its forms.
Peacemakers
Vol. 1 issue 4 Winter 2020
The latest issue of the Life After Hate newsletter, Peacemakers, is now available!
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