{"id":1637,"date":"2025-05-07T12:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exodus-project.eu\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:52:50","slug":"exodus-newsletter-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exodus-project.eu\/?p=1637","title":{"rendered":"Exodus Newsletter #2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EXODUS Newsletter #2<\/strong><\/p>

  1. A few words a<\/strong>b<\/strong>out VIA-STOP<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    The Institute for the Prevention and Treatment of Violence and the Promotion of Gender Equality\u00a0\u201cVIA-STOP\u201d\u00a0was founded in Kavala in 2008 as a Civil Non-Profit Company. Its main objective is the comprehensive\u00a0prevention, treatment, and response to all forms of violence, regardless of how they appear.<\/p>

    1. Bias Indicators (summary)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

      Bruchmann et al. (2023) suggest that bias indicators influence how people perceive news, signaling whether an article aligns with the reader\u2019s political beliefs. People tend to seek information that confirms their existing views, partly due to their political identity. Research shows that trust in and preference for members of one\u2019s own political group often stem from shared moral values, but dislike toward members of opposing groups may be an even stronger factor (Abramowitz et al., 2018).<\/p>

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      Antisemitism, as a long-standing form of hatred, remains a complex issue in Europe. Research shows a gap between the perception of Jewish communities and that of the general public, with Jews considering antisemitism to be widespread, while broader surveys indicate a decline. The media and the internet play a crucial role in shaping these perceptions. Some individuals may not be openly antisemitic but may still hold negative stereotypes that contribute to the discomfort experienced by Jewish people.<\/p>

      The relationship between antisemitism and anti-Israeli views is widely debated, with some scholars arguing that contemporary antisemitism is often expressed as hostility toward Israel (Klug, 2003). Staetsky (2017) introduces the concept of the \u201celastic view\u201d to explain differences in the perception of antisemitism. Vergani et al. (2021) link different stimuli to different types of antisemitic incidents.<\/p>

      1. Understanding and Supporting Victims of Hate Crimes<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

        In a recent presentation, forensic psychologist\u00a0Eleni Fotou<\/strong>\u00a0(Institute for the Prevention and Treatment of Violence and the Promotion of Gender Equality) highlighted a particularly important – yet often misunderstood – issue:\u00a0supporting victims<\/strong>, especially those who have experienced\u00a0hate crimes<\/strong>.<\/p>

        Hate crimes are unique because they target individuals or groups due to their identity -such as\u00a0race, religion, gender, disability, or other characteristics<\/strong>. Their impact goes beyond the individual and affects entire communities.<\/p>

        The presentation emphasized that the concept of the\u00a0\u201cvictim\u201d is a social construct<\/strong>, shaped by legal frameworks, policies, and societal perceptions. Special attention was given to\u00a0antisemitic crimes<\/strong>, where victims are often targeted based on\u00a0prejudice, stereotypes, and conspiracy theories.<\/p>

        Ms. Fotou underlined the need for\u00a0holistic support for victims, including:<\/p>