The evidence and gaps in the evidence that have come from this systematic review have important implications for policy makers and researchers. These are listed below. Data and measurement Develop better quality and standard of measurement in surveys The data available through current surveys do not allow us to draw nuanced estimates of experiences of discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence. They also do not allow comparison between the experiences of people with different protected characteristics, of the experiences of people from different countries in GB. Sustain sources of evidence that comparison over time The lack or loss of evidence that allows comparison over time is a problem and makes it difficult to assess confidently whether experiences of prejudice and discrimination are improving, getting worse, or changing form for particular groups. Improve evidence on the perspectives of perpetrators as well as victims of particular acts of discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence within particular contexts and time periods This will provide greater insight into which interventions might work best in particular contexts, and to what extent the focus of intervention should be on perpetrators, victims, or both. Develop a comprehensive framework on tackling prejudice and discrimination This would enable assessment of the evidence systematically across different approaches and interventions to substantially improve its relevance for policymaking. The framework would need to take account of the social context, the particular settings, the time frame and duration of change, and the particular protected characteristics that are implicated when planning interventions. Improve the robustness and quality of evaluations Development of a quality threshold approach to guide future interventions will enable more confident and systematic assessment of what is effective, why it is effective, and substantially improve relevance for policymaking.
The evidence and gaps in the evidence that have come from this systematic review have important implications for policy makers and researchers. These are listed below. Data and measurement Develop better quality and standard of measurement in surveys The data available through current surveys do not allow us to draw nuanced estimates of experiences of discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence. They also do not allow comparison between the experiences of people with different protected characteristics, of the experiences of people from different countries in GB. Sustain sources of evidence that comparison over time The lack or loss of evidence that allows comparison over time is a problem and makes it difficult to assess confidently whether experiences of prejudice and discrimination are improving, getting worse, or changing form for particular groups. Improve evidence on the perspectives of perpetrators as well as victims of particular acts of discrimination, identity-based harassment and violence within particular contexts and time periods This will provide greater insight into which interventions might work best in particular contexts, and to what extent the focus of intervention should be on perpetrators, victims, or both. Develop a comprehensive framework on tackling prejudice and discrimination This would enable assessment of the evidence systematically across different approaches and interventions to substantially improve its relevance for policymaking. The framework would need to take account of the social context, the particular settings, the time frame and duration of change, and the particular protected characteristics that are implicated when planning interventions. Improve the robustness and quality of evaluations Development of a quality threshold approach to guide future interventions will enable more confident and systematic assessment of what is effective, why it is effective, and substantially improve relevance for policymaking.
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