Hate Crimes Rise, Still Under-Reported

motivate – v. to give (someone) a reason for doing something; to be a reason for (something)

offender – n. a person who commits a crime

bias – n. a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly

statistics – n. a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.)

gap – n. a difference between two people, groups or things (often + between)

outreach – n. the activity or process of bringing information or services to people

in compliance with – expression in the way that is required by (a rule, law, etc.)

jurisdiction – n. an area within which a particular system of laws is used

understate – v. to say that (something) is smaller, less important, etc., than it really is

spotty – adj. not always good; good in some parts or at some times but not others (chiefly US)