Increasing numbers of community members of community members in Waterloo Region experience hate and discrimination, including racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, anti-black racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and transphobia. 

Since 2010, CMW has worked to prevent and respond to hate in the community. In 2021, a formal system was established to allow individuals to report incidents, ensure proper documentation, and access one-on-one support.

Addressing victims’ concerns by connecting with appropriate service providers, such as the police, housing managers, school staff, and healthcare professionals

Helping victim(s) file complaints with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

Providing language interpretation and referrals to culturally competent counsellors

Working with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI) to provide restorative justice as an alternative response to hate crimes and hate incidents motivated by Islamophobia.

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