scholarly journals Resisting effective approaches for BAME offenders in England and Wales: the triumph of inertia

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Williams ◽  
Pauline Durrance
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Institutional Racism ◽  
Home Office ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Marginalised Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Following the theme set by the previous chapters in this section; this chapter identifies practices that are useful for working with other typically marginalised groups on probation, particularly Black and Minority Ethnic Groups (BAME). The chapter is set in the context of the cancellation of Home Office programmes and interventions with BAME offenders in England and Wales, and the authors describe this as the ‘triumph of inertia, and explore why this has occurred. They contextualise the chapter with statistics about BAME communities’ experiences of the Criminal Justice System and the wider society, including institutional racism, and looks at specific Home Office strategies that have disproportionately impacted on BAME communities. Finally, the chapter includes recommendations to improve practice for people working with these groups.

8. Ethnicities, racism, crime, and criminal justice

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Coretta Phillips ◽  
Ben Bowling
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Administration Of Justice ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Conflictual Relationship

Offending, victimization, policing, the work of the courts, and imprisonment are patterned by differences between different ethnic groups. This chapter explores these long-standing patterns and critically examines the reasons for the often uneasy and conflictual relationship between minority ethnic groups and agents of the criminal justice system. It also interrogates new manifestations of ethnic patterns in crime and the administration of justice, particularly those linked to the global issues of controlling migration and terrorism. Finally, the chapter considers how criminological scholarship has developed in this subfield of race, ethnicity, and crime.

3. Who commits crime?

2018 ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Tim Newburn
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Economic Inequality ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
The Way

‘Who commits crime?’ explains that most of us break the law at some point in our lives, albeit with fairly minor offences. Data from the criminal justice system and self-reporting show that men commit more crimes than women, and most offending is committed by the young. Some minority ethnic groups appear to have higher offending rates than others, though it seems likely that some combination of socio-economic inequality and the way in which the criminal justice and penal systems work holds the key to explaining much of the difference. The crimes committed by the wealthy and those of higher social status as well as of corporations are also considered.

Lammy Review: without racial justice, can there be trust?

Race & Class ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Fekete
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Institutional Racism ◽  
Racial Justice ◽  
Uk Government ◽  
Minority Ethnic

The author takes issue with the fact that a UK government review, under David Lammy MP (the Lammy Review), into the experiences of people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds of the criminal justice system, though finding clear disproportionality, avoids all mention of institutional racism – a key finding in the 1999 Macpherson Report – preferring instead to concentrate on ‘bias’. Its recommendations for changes within the system will not bring about the necessary Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic trust, unless the larger structures and processes which cause inequity are addressed. See also Lee Bridges, ‘Lammy Review: will it change outcomes in the criminal justice system?’ ( Race & Class, doi. 10.1177/0306396817742075).

Cultural competence in criminal justice

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Angela Herbert MBE
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Purpose – Considers the role of cultural competence in the criminal-justice system and the crucial role that can be played by the right kind of training. Design/methodology/approach – Argues that there are no quick solutions to disproportionality of black and minority ethnic people in the criminal-justice system but advances the view that while individuals are incarcerated, it is important for the organization and its staff to make provisions that will make a difference. Findings – Suggests that any training provision should be made subject to those industries that are likely to employ black minority ethnic (BME) people, and that offering skills in prison that do not reflect cultural attainment in industry would be setting individuals up to fail. Practical implications – Urges that awareness and training should be embraced throughout all organizations from government policymakers, chief executive officers, management board, operational staff and partners, voluntary organizations and the client or user. Social implications – Argues that commitment from the government and the prison service can result in the provision of the kinds of cultural-competence learning and skills training that can more appropriately meet the needs of, in particular, BME individuals who are frequently ill-equipped when they leave the judiciary system. Originality/value – Concludes that this support would also help to communicate and promote awareness of other people’s cultures, provide insight into their understanding of the organization’s culture while also enabling the public to understand the importance of implementing positive change.

Epilogue: ‘Turning point’ or ‘opportunity lost’? The legacy of 1980–81

2019 ◽  
pp. 202-230
Author(s):  
Simon Peplow
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Institutional Racism ◽  
Police Custody ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Racial Issues ◽  
Public Disorder ◽  
Minority Ethnic

This closing chapter initially examines the nature of and differing reactions to the events of 1980–1, before providing an overview of the subsequent developments since, in terms of race, policing, protest, and public inquiries. It shows how the legacy of 1980–1 had a differing impact upon various aspects: for example, it cannot be said to have vastly altered authorities’ views on racial issues or the police’s attitudes towards accountability and policing by consent – other than increasingly hardening views towards combatting public disorder. While there have been a number of advancements – such as municipal antiracist programmes, increasing presence for black and minority ethnic politicians, widespread acknowledgement of police ‘institutional racism’ – recent statistics regarding the policing of minority ethnic groups and deaths in police custody demonstrate many of the issues remain unresolved.

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