Research on hate, bias and extremism, including standards, policy-making and policy review
Our research revolves around the evolution of hate, extremism, bias as well as deductive solutions to resolve or alleviate the consequential tension and disbalance around the world. Our research interests include: hate crimes, right-wing extremism, radicalization, policing diversity, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia and transphobia, bullying, violence against women, wrongful convictions, media bias, online hate, stigma, social exclusion/inclusion, and countering violent extremism. Additionally, the facility reviews existing standards and related policies in order to enhance policy coordination and implementation. In a nutshell, we are working towards creating and disseminating knowledge on hate, bias and extremism for government, academics, research network and law enforcement. Our newly established Ontario Tech Global Network Against Hate helps support the same cause.
We share results of our research to better educate the public as well as raise awareness about these pressing issues that are thriving in the society. To support our research and cause, we work towards optimizing policies to promote fairness and equality in and within all communities. We conduct policy analysis, and evaluation research in relevant fields.
- Defence and security industries
- Education
- Healthcare and social services
- Information and communication technologies and media
- Policy and governance
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Interview rooms | Conduct interviews and focus groups |
| Mac laptops | Collect data, write reports, analyze statistics, communicate |
Private and public sector research partners
- City of Oshawa
- Durham Regional Police Service
- Oshawa Public Libraries
- Town of Ajax
- Ajax Public Library
- Town of Whitby
- Regional Municipality of Durham
- PFLAG Canada Durham Region
- Alberta Hate Crimes Committee
- Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence
- Canadian Anti-Hate Network
- Canadian Communication Association
- The Capitalism Workshop
- Centre for Social Justice
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Centre for Hate Studies, University of Leicester
- Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence
- Centre for the Study of Bias and Extremism, California State University – San Bernadino
- Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society
- Department of Justice Canada
- Egale Canada Human Rights Trust
- Edmonton Police Service
- European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance
- Hate and Hostility Research Group, University of Limerick
- Institute for Strategic Dialogue
- International Network for Hate Studies
- Working Group on Hate Crime (Ireland)
- National Council of Canadian Muslims
- Ottawa Police Service
- Public Safety Canada
- PFLAG Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Hate Crimes Working Group SA (South Africa)
- Southern Poverty Law Centre
- UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, University of the Basque Country
- UNESCO Co-Chair in Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism, Concordia University
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- University of the West Indies Faculty of Law
- York Regional Police Service
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Panel Discussion on Hate, Bias and Extremism | https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/index.php |
| News Articles | https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/media/in-the-n… |
| Public and Speaking Engagements | https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/media/media-hu… |