Life After Hate, Inc

Our Mission

Life After Hate builds a safer society by making it possible for people to break free from lives of violent hate and extremism through evidence-based interventions.

We envision a safer society in which compassion and accountability enable change..

Who We Are

Life After Hate is a leader in the violence intervention community. It is the first nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to helping individuals disengage from violent far-right hate groups and hateful online spaces. Since its founding in 2011, Life After Hate has expanded its services to include family members of individuals who are involved with violent extremism or are disengaging from hateful ideology.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of nonprofit professionals, case managers, licensed mental health specialists, and peer mentors–individuals who have walked away from violent extremism.

Our Programs

Our primary goal is to interrupt violence committed in the name of ideological or religious beliefs. We do this through education, interventions, academic research, and outreach.

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 plans, and leveraging community partnerships to help individuals get their lives back on track.

Our Values

Compassion—As a community founded by formers, we care deeply for those seeking a pathway out of violent extremism. Our past experiences, rehumanization, and growth help us understand and mentor those who are still navigating the path to wholeness. Compassion is the basis for promoting individual and societal prosperity without violence.

Empathy—We listen with open minds and hearts to the journeys and experiences of others because we are committed to creating an environment that supports change and healing. While we never condone hurtful actions, we also do not condemn the human being.

Integrity—By way of ethical standards, responsible leadership, and continuous internal accountability audits, we endeavor to do the right thing on behalf of ourselves as individuals, the communities we serve, and all stakeholders.

Redemption—Those who take responsibility for their journey create the possibility for redemption. We inspire and sustain individual change by forgiving and empowering. The greatest challenge is in opening the door to a new life, and we are committed to supporting the honest efforts of individuals to renew their lives.

Accountability—Accountability is the pathway to redemption. It transcends punishment and exists independent of forgiveness. It empowers us to move beyond the grief of knowing how our past choices inform current events. It is the lifelong commitment to action that adds good to the world; and to calling out inaction and refusing to turn a blind eye to the pain of our fellow human beings.