Hate crime has more severe impacts than non-hate crime and can cause injury, psychological harm, social disengagement and rethinking of ethnic identity. Yet little is known about youth hate crime.
This project aims to provide the first assessment of youth hate crime in Australia, examine incidence rates over time, and explore how Australia’s experiences compare internationally. It aims to uncover the risk and protective factors for victimisation, and understand the consequences of hate crime for victims.
A core component of the project is the development of the Australian Youth Safety Survey. The AYSS is an online survey of young Australians aged 14 to 25, focusing on their experiences of identity, diversity, and safety. The next wave of the AYSS will open in early 2021.
Chief Investigator
Funding / Grants
- ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award (2018 – 2021)
