Research Publications
This page includes ROTA's research publications. If you would like to receive future publications you can join ROTA by completing our membership form. As recent versions on this page are pdf documents you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view them. This can be downloaded free of charge from www.adobe.com. Hard copies of the new and older reports listed below can be obtained by contacting ROTA.
You can download the executive summaries of all ROTA's research publications below. Hard copies of the full reports can be purchased from ROTA. To request a hard copy of any of the report, please contact saifur@rota.org.uk or download and complete the order form and return it to Saifur Valli, Race on the Agenda, Waterloo Business Centre, Unit 217 & 208, 117 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UL.
MiNet (June 2009) The Economic Downturn and the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) third sector. London: ROTA
This piece of research highlights the specific problems London's BAME third sector face due to the economic downturn. The report draws attention to the fact the vast majority of BAME organisations across London are small and locally based, with very few being medium sized. These organisations have very little capacity, have not had the same amount of time to develop as mainstream organisations and do not have the same financial resources to fall back on. This research completed by MiNet indicates that many BAME groups have not only experienced a decrease in their main sources of income, but rather this has been coupled with an increase in demand for their services. Evidence based recommendations are put forward targeting policy makers, infrastructure organisations and funders.
On 30th June MiNet launched its report at an event held at NCVO which detailed the impact of the recession on London's BAME Third Sector.
ROTA (May 2009) Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. London: ROTA
In 2006, ROTA commenced research on the Restoring Relations Project (RRP):
Addressing Hate Crime through Restorative Justice. In April 2008 the RRP released its
findings and recommendations.
On March 11th 2009, ROTA launched its Transformative Justice Project with an evening reception at the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. The event had a focus on the 10 year anniversary of the Macpherson Inquiry, with high profile speakers sharing their positions on areas ranging from the value of restorative justice, hate crime in schools to the changing face of institutionalised racism. This will go on to inform the work of ROTA's 4 year Transformative Justice Project
Race on the Agenda (April 2009) ROTA Consultation of London's BAME Sector:
Identifying Social Policy Priorities. London: ROTA
This interim report has two specific aims:
- To identify a social policy priority for the sector that will be developed into a research project in 2009-2010 led by the policy officer, an intern and ROTA.
- To identify at least five social policy areas for ROTA to focus on for the next two years; informing consultations in which ROTA will partake and policymakers who they attempt to influence.
Race on the Agenda (November 2008) Effective Commissioning to reduce re-offending. London: IARS\ROTA
CLiNKS, an organisation which works to strengthen and develop the partnerships between voluntary and community-based organisations and the Prison and Probation Services, commissioned Race on the Agenda (ROTA) and Independent Academic Research Studies (IARS) to carry out the an evidence based report on what effective commissioning mean to reduce re-offending among BAME communities including gay people.
Race on the Agenda (November 2008) Less Equal Than Others: The Race for Justice Campaign. London: CLiNKS
On November 17th 2008, Race on the Agenda (ROTA), Clinks, NACRO, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health and the National Body of Black Prisoner Support Groups released the Race for Justice report, 'Less Equal Than Others; Ethnic Minorities and the Criminal Justice System'.
The report highlights the need for the government to act decisively in shaping policy to redress the over-representation of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in the criminal justice system. The report highlights the fact that around 26% of the prison population in England and Wales is from a BAME background when the same groups account for 9% of the broader population. Looking at the direct experience of BAME communities of the system, it found they were more likely to be prosecuted, less likely to be cautioned, less likely to get bail and more likely to serve longer prison sentences for similar offences.
Race on the Agenda (July 2008) Building Bridges Final Project report. London: ROTA
In July 2008, ROTA launched the findings of the Building Bridges Project at a youth-led conference. The event highlighted the findings of a two-year youth led study into gangs and the use of weapons in London.
Click HERE to download the executive summary of the Phase 1 report.
Click HERE to download the executive summary of the final report.
Race on the Agenda (July 2008) Barriers to Employment Skills and Training among Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Londoners. London: ROTA\LGBT Consortium\Urban Inclusion
The purpose of the research was to establish a preliminary baseline dataset of the lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) community, supported by primary and secondary research and qualitative narrative on the barriers to employment, skills and training for Londoners with an alternative sexual identity.
ROTA report with LGBT consortium and Urban Inclusion.
Click HERE to download the Executive summary.
Race on the Agenda (April 2008) Addressing hate crime through Restorative Justice and cross sector partnerships: A London study. London: ROTA
The Restoring Relationships Project (RRP) is a London-wide initiative, which aims to help reduce hate crime and its impact. The project started in June 2006 and is run by Race on the Agenda (ROTA), a social policy think-tank that has been active since 1986. This report presents the findings of the 2 year project and posits recocomendations on how to address hate crime through alternative dispute methodologies and multi-agency partnerships.
Race on the Agenda (November 2007) The Visible and Hidden Dimensions of London’s Homelessness: A Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Account. London: ROTA
The final report of a research project looking at experiences of service provision for BAME homeless individuals and the relationship between BAME and mainstream homelessness organisations.
Click HERE to download the executive summary of the report.
Interim Report- Interviews
Findings from the project's indepth interviews with homeless individuals.
Click here to download
Interim Report - Focus Groups
Findings from the project's focus groups with homeless individuals.
Click here to download
MiNet (October 2007) Mapping Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Engagement in Every Child Matters (ECM) Developments in London: London: ROTA
This review aims to build on work already completed and provide more specific feedback about the capacity building needs of the sector to engage with the planning and commissioning of children and young people's services for Children's Trusts. Its focus is Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) VCS engagement in the ECM agenda.
Race on the Agenda (June 2007) Addressing hate crime through Restorative Justice. London: ROTA\IARS
This interim report presents the findings from desk research and meetings with key stakeholders in the criminal justice field looking at the applicability of restorative justice for hate crimes.
Race on the Agenda (June 2007) Gauging, Engaging and Balancing: The future of local race equality work in London. London: ROTA
This research report collected evidence which looked at the current level of provision of racial equality work across London. The report identified potential gaps in the existing infrastructure and developed alternative models to address these gaps and build on best practice. In the changing policy, legislative and institutional environment, this timely report presents evidence based recommendations on how to move forward on race equality in London.
Race on the Agenda (March 2007) Community Reassurance: The role of London's Voluntary and Community Sector. London: ROTA
This report is about small community groups that have been working, or would like to work, in the field of community reassurance. The report outlines what they have done so far and how they could be supported to link better with current structures, public services and larger VCS organisations. Better coordination and greater awareness of their work are essential.
Race on the Agenda (April 2003) Bridging the Communication Devide. London: ROTA
This report brings together the ideas and themes that resulted from several events along with case studies and examples of simple steps that Local Strategic Partnerships' (LSPs)could take to improve communications with BAME communities.
Race on the Agenda (March 2002) Challenging Institutional Racism: A toolkit for the voluntary sector. London: ROTA
This toolkit builds on the valuable work done by the inquiry into the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence and strengthens the Association of London Government's underlying commitment to making racial equality a key component of providing a quality service.
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