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www.soytoronto.org schools.tdsb.on.ca/triangle Crime Stoppers Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) “Hate-motivated crime is one of the most In Toronto: 416-222-TIPS (8477) heinous offences in society. The Toronto Online: www.222tips.com Police Service, in partnership with our www.ctys.org www.mcctoronto.com www.actoronto.org diverse communities, is committed to hate- crime prevention and to education regarding The LGBT Youthline patterns of behaviour which may lead to the commission of such crimes. I commend our Toll-free: 1-800-268-YOUTH (9688) community partners for their hard work and In Toronto: 416-962-YOUTH (9688) dedication in the area of education, crime Online: www.222tips.com www.camh.net prevention, helping people report crime, www.torontobinet.org and victim support. Your focus on youth is especially admirable.”

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www.transtoronto.com www.victimservicestoronto.com www.georgebrown.ca An initiative of the Toronto Police Service’s LGBT Community Consultative Committee FREEDOM FROM WHAT TO DO AS VICTIM OR WITNESS? COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND HARASSMENT If you’re a victim of a hate crime, or of hate-motivated bullying, or Crime Stoppers: Your right to live, go to school, receive services, work and play in if you witness such acts, you should: Crime Stoppers is a community program and a partnership of the an environment free from discrimination and harassment on such • Stay calm, public, media, and police. The program allows people to provide grounds as race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, • Keep all relevant material, information anonymously crime, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life. sex, age, mental or physical disability, or similar • Record all information regarding the incident, Ph: 416-222-TIPS (8477) www.222tips.com factor, is protected across by these very important pieces • Report immediately! of legislation: WHY SHOULD I BOTHER TO REPORT? Bi Trans Youth Line: • Section15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Youth Line is a toll-free -wide peer-support phone and Freedoms as interpreted by the Supreme Court of Reporting hate crimes or hate-motivated bullying is an online service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, , , Canada, important step in stopping the cycle of hatred and preventing 2-spirited, and questioning young people. That means you • Section 2 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, others from being victimized. It’s also important that police can talk to a youth volunteer who knows where you’re coming • Provincial Human Rights Legislation such know about hate crimes and hate-motivated bullying so that from. as the Ontario Human Rights Code, they can respond the right way, including putting into place Ph: 1-800-268-YOUTH (9688) www.youthline.ca • Municipal laws and internal policies in certain cases. the officers and services to make our community safer. Church Street Community Centre: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I TALK TO THE POLICE? The 519 Bashing Reporting Line is a service for LGBT people WHAT IS A HATE CRIME? to report incidents of homophobic/transphobic violence and The call-taker will ask you for basic information about yourself, A hate crime is a criminal offence committed against a person or harassment. Calls are confidential and callers can remain such as your name, address, date of birth and best way to contact anonymous. We are here to help you through a difficult time property which is motivated by hate/bias or based on race, you. A report will be completed and forwarded to the Hate without hassle. national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or Crime Unit. If suspects can be identified, police will try to make Ph: 416-392-6877 www.the519.org physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other similar factor. sure that something is done about it. This can vary from criminal charges to mediation, depending on the offence and who is Central Toronto Youth Services – Pride and Prejudice WHAT IS HATE-MOTIVATED BULLYING? involved. For information on your case, or any other information Program: Pride & Prejudice offers unique and creative programs for Hate-motivated bullying means acts that intentionally hurt others relating to Hate Crime, you can contact the Division which is lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning youth, 25 and under. because of their handling your case or the Hate Crime Unit. race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, Through individual counselling and group work, their programs religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or CAN I TRUST THE POLICE? support youth who are challenged by a wide range of issues. any other similar factor. It can be name-calling, taunting, verbal Ph: 416-924-2100 ext. 245 www.ctys.org harassment, threats, electronic messaging (for example texts, emails Police officers and civilian call-takers are professionals. Your and Facebook messages), physical violence, or defacing property. complaint will be taken seriously. Officers and civilians receive The TDSB : Depending on the circumstances, bullying can be a criminal training on victim issues and in identifying hate crimes so they The Triangle Program is one of three classrooms that make up offence. can help you. They also receive training on the LGBT community Oasis Alternative Secondary School. This full-time program WHAT IF MY INCIDENT IS NOT CRIMINAL? and will treat you with respect and dignity. offers you the structure and support you will need to work together with other gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Incidents such as workplace or school harassment, refusal of DO I HAVE OTHER OPTIONS? students and those affected by . service or protection because of who you are may not be formally Ph: 416-393-8443 http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/triangle considerd a crime, but they are very serious – you shouldn’t ignore If you’re still worried about reporting your incident to the police, them. Human rights commissions and school or work policies can there are other options available to you: (SOY): help stop bullying before the police need to get involved. SOY is an innovative community development program that • Crime Stoppers lets you report and be completely works to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and WHY DOESN’T EVERY VICTIM OF anonymous; you can report by phone or online, transgender youth in Toronto through the active involvement of • The Youth Line offers peer support and can answer HATE CRIME REPORT? youth and adult communities. SOY is a program of Sherbourne questions about reporting; you can report online; this Health Centre in Toronto. Victims are often reluctant to report because: service is completely anonymous, Ph: 416-324-5077 www.soytoronto.org • they’re afraid things will get worse or the bully will get back at them, • The 519 Community Centre’s Anti-Violence Program • they don’t want to be public about it, or to ‘out’ themselves, offers support to victims of hate-motivated violence. : • they’re afraid of police and what they might do, You can report an incident of violence either in person Egale Canada is a national organization that advances equality • they don’t have a lot of personal support, or know where to get or by calling the Bashing Reporting Line. If you want, and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified people services, we will assist you with reporting to police. and their families across Canada. • their culture or level of English makes them insecure, or Ph: 888-204-7777 www.egale.ca • they’re afraid going public might jeopardize their immigration status.