10 March 2016

Young Muslims on Trial: A scoping study on the impact of Islamophobia on criminal justice decision-making 

Courts and sentencing, Race and ethnicity

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Do negative stereotypes about Islam influence criminal justice decision-making, which has consequences for young Muslim defendants? This report explains the importance of challenging religious assumptions and having culturally competent engagement for these young men in terms of employment, aspiration and sense of purpose.


Publisher: Maslaha

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