Willingness to Report Anti-Chinese Hate Crimes after COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Britain

• In Event: Emerging Voices in Criminology, Sponsored by ACCCJ and DIC

Abstract

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian communities worldwide, especially the Chinese community, have faced intensified racism and xenophobia. Previous studies have established that numerous barriers exist to reporting hate crimes. However, amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this issue has received relatively little academic attention. Through recruiting over 40 interviewees who have experienced anti-Chinese hate crimes in Britain, this study employs qualitative research methods to explore their willingness to report such incidents after COVID-19. More specifically, the study tries to answer the question of why victims chose to report (or not report) their experiences and identifies the factors influencing these decisions. The findings are anticipated to broaden academic understanding of the willingness to report victim experiences.

Author

• Bo Zhang, Bangor University