NO
HATE
POLICE PROJECT

Description:


Hate crimes are a serious problem throughout the EU. They threaten the security not only of individuals, but of society at large, since they often spark broader violence and conflict.

The police are at the frontline of the criminal justice system and the first point of contact for many victims of hate crimes. The primary responsibility of police officers is to prevent crime and, should a crime occur, to investigate and detect criminal behaviour. In order for the police to respond professionally to the needs of the victims of hate speech and hate crime, they have to be able to identify discriminated people, the characteristics of discriminatory behaviour, and what constitutes a hate crime. Without these essential skills to identify and investigate relevant instances, the police cannot ensure justice and protection for victims, gain the confidence of communities or contribute to the fair and transparent application of national hate crime laws.

NoHatePolice project brings two police forces, two civil society organisations and two research and education institutes to build the knowledge and expertise of police forces in Greece and Cyprus on effective methods of recognizing, understanding and investigating hate crimes.

Activities:


The project is dedicated to the implementation of a certain series of activities:

  • A series of training workshops to develop a pool of qualified trainers who can deliver the NoHate Police curriculum
  • A series of training seminars for law enforcement officers, covering topics such as hate crime dynamics, legal frameworks, and investigative techniques
  • High-level briefings for government and law enforcement officials to raise awareness about hate crimes and the NoHate Police project
  • A concluding conference to showcase the project’s achievements, share best practices, and discuss future directions.

Results:


  • The creation of a needs analysis report to understand the current landscape and requirements for police training in addressing hate-based offenses (online MOOC tool),
  • The development of a comprehensive curriculum that equips police officers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and investigate hate crimeshe risk mapping in a European context,
  • The design and implementation of the NoHate Police eLearning Course, providing an accessible online platform for police officers to enhance their understanding of hate crime and effective strategies to combat it,
  • The successful execution of 20 in-person seminars, training a total of 400 police officers in Greece and Cyprus,
  • The training of an additional 200 police officers through the NoHate Police eLearning Platform

Partners:


  1. Athens Lifelong Learning Institute, Greece,
  2. Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), Greece
  3. Hellenic Police, Greece
  4. Cyprus Police, Cyprus
  5. European University of Cyprus, Cyprus
  6. CEJI-Facing Facts, Belgium

More Information

Date of the Project:

2024 - 2026

Funding programme:

Co -funded by the European Union under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)

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Contact:

kkarzis@athenslifelonglearning.gr

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