WHAT WE DO
We’ve learned through intensive research and consultation that to prevent hate violence from occurring, we need to address hate through a preventive, rather than reactive approach. Our work with researchers, psychologists, and activists has led us to the important goal of tackling implicit biases.
What is implicit bias?
Implicit biases are prejudices that we all carry, and yet are likely unaware of them. These biases attribute either positive or negative associations towards differing groups based on race, gender, sexuality, or religious beliefs, often informed by messaging we receive through media, politics, or society at large.
Our Three Strategies to Address Prejudice:
With this knowledge, OTW is focusing on three areas:
- Raising awareness about implicit biases
- Offering de-biasing and outsmarting techniques
- Instilling awareness about implicit biases through positive messaging
Why can implicit bias become dangerous?
The dangers of implicit biases is that left unaddressed, they can and often transform into acts of violence that may be fatal