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In all cases of an emergency involving a life threatening situation, or a crime in progress, dial 911 immediately.

REPORT A HATE CRIME
To report a hate or bias crime or incident, please contact your local police service or RCMP detachment. You can also make an anonymous report by contacting Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.tipsubmit.com

CONTACTING THE AHCC
For further information or inquiries regarding the AHCC, please email: info@albertahatecrimes.ca
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What is a Hate Crime?

The Alberta Hate Crimes Committee defines a hate crime as:

A hate crime is any criminal offence committed against a person or property, which is motivated in whole or in part by the suspects’ hate, prejudice, or bias against an individual or identifiable group based on real or perceived race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other similar factor.

Hate crime examples:

  • Assault
  • Mischief
  • Distribution of hate propaganda
  • Uttering threats

Hate crimes often include physical assaults, graffiti, vandalism, threatening phone calls or electronic communication, fire-bombing, and destruction of religious property.

Download AHCC Hate Crimes Brochure
Download 2009 AHCC Hate Crime Report
Download the AHCC Guidelines for the Investigation of Hate and Bias Crimes

What is a Hate Incident?

A hate incident is an act motivated by hate or bias that are not criminal in nature, but cause serious harm to individuals and communities. Incidents can lead to violent or criminal behavior.

Hate incident examples:

  • Bullying motivated by hate, bias or prejudice
  • Saying racial or homophobic slurs or name-calling
  • Distribution of prejudicial material promoting hate such as hate flyers
  • Racist or offensive emails, jokes or other prejudicial actions

Reporting hate incidents are another vital tool in combating hate. When in doubt, report all incidents to law enforcement authorities.

How Are Hate Crimes Different From Other Crimes?

  • Hate crimes are “message crimes” designed to instill fear and terror in an entire community
  • Only 1 in 10 hate crimes are ever reported to law enforcement officials
  • Hate crimes enhance feelings of victimization, vulnerability and fear
  • May promote community reactive crime (e.g., Vigilantism)
  • Can lead to copycat incidents
  • Hate crimes can polarize communities and prevent them from supporting each other
  • May enhance loss of trust and/or fear in law enforcement
  • Heighten security concerns at schools, home or places of worship

 

 

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GayCalgary™’s Comittment to History

Ultimately our sexual/gender-identity minority groups all have the same goal: to bring society to include an understanding and acceptance of ourselves. We believe that the main reason we don’t already have this today is because of a historical bias against recording our achievements, and especially our existence.

There is a lot of damage to undo from the fear and misunderstanding that has almost succeeded in erasing our people from history. That is why we and many others are determined to make a positive impact on society so that history will not forget us, and that any who wish to write us out will have to leave gaping holes to their own discredit.  The magazine is a small but significant part of keeping that history alive. Each past edition is an artifact that stores a permanent record of the people, places, and stories of that time. GayCalgary™ works with the Glenbow Museum of Calgary to ensure these and other artifacts are committed to their archives, where they will be preserved for generations to come.