Founded by former violent extremists, we are committed to compassion, education and countering hate and discrimination. We are dedicated to inspiring all people to a place of compassion and forgiveness — for themselves and each other.
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. These numbers are on the rise. Since 2011, Life After Hate has helped more than 100 men and women leave extremist hate groups. With each passing week, more are asking for our help.
Since our founding in 2011, our reach has grown to include thousands of people across the globe who support our mission.
We've helped more than a hundred people escape violent extremism; and thousands more deal with hate in their communities.
We are funded entirely through generous donations from people and organizations committed to social justice.
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If you’re ready to leave hate and violence behind, we’re here to support you. No judgment, just help.
We rely entirely on the support of people who believe kindness and compassion can change the communities we live in.
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Our core services stem from the foundation of our members’ reformed ideology and unique experiential immersion within the world’s most violent extremist organizations.
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