Community-Based Hate Reporting Program

Launching in early 2026.

The Region of Durham and Victim Services of Durham Region have partnered to create a new community-based hate reporting program.

Developed in consultation with human rights and religious organizations, as well as community service providers, this initiative aims to improve the rate of hate reporting, while also offering enhanced supports for impacted individuals.

This program applies to all acts of hate, including those that do not meet the threshold of criminality.

Should you need to report hate before this program launches…

In an emergency:

• Call 911 to Connect immediately with Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) and first responders.

In non-emergency situations:

• Call the DRPS Non-Emergency Line at 1-888-579-1520 or 905-579-1520 (Press 0)
  • An officer will then investigate and assign an occurrence number. Record this number and the officers contact info for follow up.
    
    
• Email hatecrime@drps.ca to send details directly to DRPS.
  • Note—this inbox is checked daily but not monitored 24/7.