HateEraser: A Partnership to Undo Hate Hate-based graffiti isn’t just vandalism—it’s a public health issue that fuels fear, anxiety, and division. Traditional removal efforts erase the message but fail to address the harm it causes or engage those responsible for spreading it. HateEraser was made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration between Life After Hate, scientists, reformed extremists, police departments, and 50 street artists, uniting their expertise to transform graffiti removal into a path to accountability and change. A Collective Effort to Remove Hate This initiative brought together public health, law enforcement, and the arts to redefine how communities respond to hate: • A fast-acting gel-based remover erased graffiti instantly, preventing prolonged exposure to hateful messages • Court-mandated offender participation ensured that first-time offenders directly confronted the consequences of their actions • Artist-designed HateEraser cans turned the tool itself into a symbol of resilience and redemption Redefining Hate Removal Through Collaboration By merging scientific innovation, restorative justice, and art activism, HateEraser proved that just erasing hate isn’t enough—it must be actively undone. This initiative set a new standard for how partnerships can drive meaningful, lasting change.