PGR/ECR Virtual Discussion Group – Barriers to Hate Crime Reporting, Cultural Diversities in Hard-to-Reach Communities

On 22nd November 2024 by Mark Walters

Wednesday 22 January 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm GMT, online (UK)

 

Moslem Boushehrian
University of Surrey

Abstract:

Police-recorded hate crimes are used to assess and adjust anti-hate agendas. However, this study reveals numerous factors affecting the decision-making processes in reporting hate crimes.

The public perceives the interrelationship between office staff, line managers, and HR to be a replacement for police procedures, which acts as barrier to hate crimes being reported to the police and, therefore, missing from the national statistics. Line managers, HR, bus drivers, or post office managers have been perceived as proxy authorities by victims. The study shows a lack of accurate perception of where and how the office or public space proxy authorities fit within the hate crime reporting process.

Furthermore, the study participants and the professional stakeholders’ extended experiences suggested that most victims would consider collecting and assessing the available evidence for its credibility and admissibility before contacting the police. The public often would not distinguish between their and the police’s role in reporting and investigating hate incidents. They would assess the situation, examine the incident, and consider possible outcomes for the perpetrator and themselves before making a potential report to the police.

Finally, the role of third-party reporting centres, advocacy groups, and hate crime awareness initiatives about hard-to-reach communities is presented through the research findings.

 

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