What approaches and initiatives are effective in preventing hate crime (in general or against particular communities) and/or building community cohesion? What are the most effective approaches to measuring and monitoring the impact of interventions and approaches to prevent hate crime? What can Scotland learn from approaches in other jurisdictions?
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The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to address the underlying causes of crime and create a society in which people feel, and are, safer in their communities. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme ‘Crime, Prevention & Specific Crime Types’ as a research priority. Robust research on crime and its various dimensions as well as prevention strategies will inform work towards these aims.
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