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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · 6d

Join #RachelKeighley and #SimoneTaghavi on this podcast as they welcome Moslem Boushehrian. They'll be diving into his project, Community Hour – Hate Crime Misperceptions, the very deserving winner of this year's Sophie and Sylvia Lancaster Prize. tinyurl.com/57h2fbmf

British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · 14d

Please see a link to join our upcoming writing group for academics, early career researchers, and PhD students, if you have an upcoming writing deadline sign up below, Monday 20 October 9-1 👇👇
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Select tickets – BSC HCN writing group – Microsoft Teams

BSC HCN writing group – Microsoft Teams, Mon 20 Oct 2025 - The British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network facilitates online writing groups for academics, PhD students, early career researchers...

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · 23d

Another AMAZING Talk Coming Up Soon for Our #PGR #ECR Discussion Group. Paula María Núñez Guerra Will Discuss Terrorism and Violent Extremism as Key Players in the Removal of Illegal Content from the Web Friday 17 October 10-11 BST 👇👇👇
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Select tickets – Terrorism and violent extremism as key players in the removal of illegal content from the web (PGR/ECR Discussion Group) – Zoom

Terrorism and violent extremism as key players in the removal of illegal content from the web (PGR/ECR Discussion Group) – Zoom, Fri 17 Oct 2025 - Guest Speaker: Paula María Núñez Guerra; Eurodefense ...

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · 23d

Excited to Share The Latest in Our #PGR #ECR Events, This Talk is By the Amazing Dr Simona Mihaiu (University of Bucharest) On Hate Crimes in Romania: Comparative Analysis of the Roma Minority and General Population Wednesday 26 November 2-3 GMT 👇👇
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Select tickets – Hate crimes in Romania: comparative analysis of the Roma minority and general population (PGR/ECR Discussion Group) – Zoom

Hate crimes in Romania: comparative analysis of the Roma minority and general population (PGR/ECR Discussion Group) – Zoom, Wed 26 Nov 2025 - Guest Speaker: Dr Simona Mihaiu, University of Bucharest,...

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm part of an #ESRC grant exploring #homicide trends in #England&Wales . We have a #dissemination event on the 22nd Sept. Please register/send on to interested colleagues.

@bschcnetwork.bsky.social @britsoci.bsky.social @ukri.org @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

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40 Years of Homicide Trends – New Research and Remembrance

Exploring 40 years of homicide trends in England & Wales, with academics, policymakers & charities on 22 Sep for reflection & dialogue.

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Ashton Kingdon @ashkingdon.bsky.social · Jul 30

Very Excited to be Guest Editing a Special Issue on Terrorism, Radicalisation and Social Order: Perspectives on Emerging Threats and Responses 🔥🔥 Please See Details Below on Call For Papers and Reach Out If You Have Any Questions #Retweet 👇👇👇https://www.nature.com/collections/ejdcaehbha

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

Check Out Our List of Social Media Channels, Please Do Follow if You Are Interested in/Researching Hate Crime, Our recently Launched Facebook Group is Tailored Specifically for ECR's and PhD Students. See Below For More Specific Details and Reach Out if You Have Questions 👇👇

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The European Group for the Study of Deviance and Social Control @europeangroup.bsky.social · Jul 1

Latest issue of Justice, Power and Resistance now available, check:
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@frasoliman.bsky.social @andrewmjefferson.bsky.social @bschcnetwork.bsky.social @critcrim.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @unenormecampo.bsky.social @statewatch.bsky.social

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Dr David Wilkin @drdavidwilkin.bsky.social · Jun 17

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The Independent @the-independent.com · Jun 16

Donald Trump Jr baselessly claims transgender ‘movement’ is ‘most violent domestic terror threat’ in the world

Donald Trump Jr baselessly claims trans ‘movement’ is ‘most violent’ terror threat

Evidence suggests that transgender people are disproportionately likely to be victims of violent crime

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Finishing the Conference on a High with Dr Ryan Scrivens
who is Presenting his Joint Paper with Tiana Gaudette
Titled Pathways Out of Hate Groups: Trends in the Empirical Literature and Future Directions

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Dr Daisy Matthews and Dr Larissa Sandy Talking About The Nordic Model which treats sex work as inherently violent and exploitative, creating hostile environments that "other" sex workers and increase discrimination against them

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thought Provoking Presentation by Dr Megan McElhone titled Anti-Muslim Hate and Britain's Racial Order: Political Relations and Institutional Responses, Discussing Islamophobia and its co-constitution with essentialist accounts of white working class racism

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Kicking Off The Second Panel of our Joint Hate Crime
and Policing Network Conference: Responses to Hate Crime Offending is Professor Loretta Trickett who is Discussing Improving Policing Through Hate Crime Risk Assessment

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Piotr Godzisz @pgodzisz.bsky.social · Jun 5

Great to hear Nicole L. Asquith and Justin Ellis share findings from the inquiry into LGBTQ #hatecrime in New South Wales. So many shared issues with Europe, especially the poor quality or absence of police data and its links to hate crime legislation. @bschcnetwork.bsky.social

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Mark Rusling is Discussing the Use of History in Hate Crime Prevention, He outlines the Benefits of Setting Realistic and Specific Goals, Demonstrating why Historical Approaches Work Effectively, and Utilising Past Perpertrators as Prevention Tools

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Leah Burch (she/her) @leahfburch.bsky.social · Jun 5

Jane Healy & Valerie Houghton presenting a profile of disablist hate crime offenders- 3 broad types of incidents: intimidation, exploitation & brutalisation (likely to occur in different spaces), highlights the process of dehumanisation & motivations of thrill & power @bschcnetwork.bsky.social

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thought Provoking Presentation by @janehealey.bsky.social
and #ValerieHoughton on their recent chapter Developing a Profile of Disabalist Hate Crime Offenders

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Fantastic Presentation from #KateBarber on Men's Rights Activists, Kate Outlines 4 Strategies to Disrupt the Legal Socialisation Process in MRA Discourse 1) Pre-Bunking Strategies 2) Legal Education 3) Legal Transparency 4) Acknowledgement of Grievances

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Amazing Keynote Presentation from Professor Jon Garland
who is Discussing his Work Investigating if hate crime offenders reoffend faster, more often, or at higher rates than other criminals after short-term prison? The Data is Very Interesting

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · Jun 5

I'm really excited to be attending the “Hate Crime Perpetrators: The Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Responses” conference (online) today, hosted by the @bschcnetwork.bsky.social & the BSC Policing Networks — even if I am technically on annual leave!

#conference #academicconference #hatecrime

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Piotr Godzisz @pgodzisz.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking forward to the #hatecrime perpetrators conference today, organised by amazing colleagues from @bschcnetwork.bsky.social great to be at a conference without presenting - can really pay full attention to colleagues brilliant research! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Leah Burch (she/her) @leahfburch.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our joint conference (with the Policing Network) on perpetrators of hate crime is just getting started @bschcnetwork.bsky.social - Papers will be covering sexual violence, disablist hate crime offenders, Antisemitism, LGBTIQ hate crime offenders, policing assessments, anti-Muslim hate & sex work

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 5

Kicking Off our Annual Hate Crime Network Conference with the Policing Network on 'Hate Crime Perpetrators: The Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Responses' It is Going to Be a Great Day with Lots of Amazing Speakers Lined Up

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British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network @bschcnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 28

Please see Below a Link to Our Latest Discussion Group Featuring
@rachelkeighley.bsky.social “Unpacking Experiences of Racism in Rural England: PGR/ECR Discussion Group” Wed 30 Apr 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST 👇https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bschatecrimenetwork/1310540

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Leah Burch (she/her) @leahfburch.bsky.social · Apr 28

Looking forward to being joined by @rachelkeighley.bsky.social for our final PGR/ECR Discussion Group of the year @bschcnetwork.bsky.social on Weds 30th April 2-3pm. Rachel will be talking about the brill 'Rural Racism' project. Sign up here www.tickettailor.com/events/bscha...?

Select tickets – Unpacking Experiences of Racism in Rural England: PGR/ECR Discussion Group – Zoom

Dr Rachel Keighley (she/they) - University of Leicester In criminological thought and practice, as hate crime scholars, we seek...

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