Hate Crime Brochure

Hate Crimes And You!

Hate Crime Prevention Project
905-667-7476
www.hatecrimes.ca

What is a Hate Crime?

The Hamilton Police Service uses the following definition:

"A criminal occurrence committed against a person or property which is motivated solely, or in part, by the suspect's hate, bias or prejudice based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or any similar factor."

The types of actual crimes vary but could include: graffiti, physical or sexual assault, harassment, hate propaganda, etc.

Who are the Targets of Hate Crimes and Hate Activities?

• Immigrants & Refugees
• Visible Minorities
• Religious Communities
• Aboriginal People
• Gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered & transexual people
• Women
• People with disabilities

Either individuals or groups of people could be targeted

Funded by:

Canadian Heritage - Patrimoine canadien

Ministry of the Attorney General,
Victim Services Division

If you need assistance:

911 – EMERGENCY

Lesbian & Gay Bashing Line
1-416-392-6877

Distress Centre of Hamilton
905-525-8611

24-hr Crisis Support Line - SACHA
905-525-4162

Anti-Hate Hotline – B'nai Brith
1-800-892-2624