This new report released by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe aims to increase awareness about hate crimes victims’ needs among policy makers, criminal justice officials and victim support staff.
“The publication sets out the necessity for a victim-centred approach to responding to hate crimes, one based on an individualized approach to each hate crime victim that takes into account the nuances of intersectionality. This approach looks at the
victim’s personal circumstances, the material and immaterial impact of the crime on the victim, including possible psychological consequences such as traumatization and post-traumatic stress disorders, and the specific needs of each victim. This individualized approach should be employed by all involved with hate crime and its victims, at all times.”
The full report can be found here.