"Because not all victims come forward to police, StatsCan said the 2009 police-reported total "likely undercuts" the true number of hate crimes that occurred across the country that year.
Statistics Canada said 54 per cent of the hate crimes reported to police in 2009 were motivated by race or ethnicity, which was more than cases in which victims were targeted because of their religion (29 per cent) or sexual orientation (13 per cent).
Four in 10 police-reported hate crimes were violent in nature, while 54 per cent involved mischief offences, such as graffiti or vandalism."
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LUSO Community Services offers programs to community groups, organizations and schools to address issues of racism, bullying, hate and bias activity and discrimination.
London Police Service Youth Crime Unit are responsible for the investigation of hate-motivated crimes. These officers liaise regularly with community organizations, including the London Urban Alliance, in their efforts to eradicate hate-crime. The philosophy of the Unit has been to thoroughly investigate all reports of hate-motivated crime, with the understanding that even seemingly isolated incidents of criminal activity can have broader implications for the community at large.
Anti-Hate, Anti-Bias Hotline The Hate Helpline is a confidential service that offers support in the form of informationfi dential service that offers support in the form of information and referrals to people who have experienced or witnessed hate-motivated activity, bias, or discrimination due to factors such as gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, ethnicity, family status, and race. If you or someone you know has experienced prejudice or hate, please call the Hate Helpline to make a report and/or access support.
Hate Helpline: (519) 951-1584
Hate Helpline: (519) 951-1584
London’s Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee (LDRRAC) is dedicated to making London an inclusive, safe, and equitable community for the benefit of all community members. As a committee of individuals appointed by City Council, to provide leadership on matters related to diversity, inclusivity, equity and the elimination of discrimination in the City of London.
