Enhancing criminal mediation for minors involved in hate crimes (MediAction)

The research programme, within the European project MediAction – Enhancing Criminal Mediation for Minors Involved in Hate Crimes (EU Justice Programme), investigates criminal mediation as a restorative justice tool for minors who are victims or perpetrators of hate crimes. Using an interdisciplinary legal, socio-legal and qualitative approach, it will comparatively analyse European andnational legislation, policies, guidelines and best practices. Empirical research will include interviews with judges, mediators, lawyers, social workers, victim-support professionals and civil society organisations, as well as focus groups with minors. Ethical and data protection standards will be observed, adopting an intersectional and child-centred perspective. Results will supportrecommendations, operational tools, training and publications. The researcher will contribute to research, data collection and analysis, reports, publications, training, dissemination and scientific coordination.