Call 1 866 481 QBBE (7223)
Tuesday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
ANTI-RACISM HOTLINE
Systemic Racism in Schools:
Our Youth,
Our Voice,
Our Strength!
Raising our voices for our young people
It’s free and confidential
What is the
Anti-Racism Hotline?
The Hotline is a confidential service where parents and concerned adults of black students can report incidents of racism in schools, seek help, and get advice on how to address discrimination.
What types of issues can we report
Who
?
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Racial discrimination by teachers, staff or students
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Unfair discipline or biased marking
03
Bullying, harassment or racial slurs
04
Exclusion from school programs or activities
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Unsolved cases
06
Educational materials that promote stereotypes
By doing so you’ll help to collect reliable data on cases that will greatly contribute to advocating this important issue with the authorities of the education system.
Who can use the hotline?
Parents, guardians and other concerned adults who are informed or witnessed racism in schools against black students, can safely call for help.
All calls will be private, and your personal information will not be shared without your consent
What support will we get from the hotline?
What support will we get from the hotline?
The hotline can:
- Carefully listen to your concerns and document incidents
- Provide advice on your rights and next steps
- Connect, if needed, with legal, advocacy or mental health resources
- Helping you manage complaints to school authorities
What should we do before our calls?
Try to gather key details such as:
- The date, time and location of the incident
- Names of the people involved (if you agree to share)
- Any witnesses or supporting evidence (emails, messages, etc.)
What happens after we’ll report an incident?
Depending on the situation, you may receive:
- Immediate support and advice
- Assistance in filing a complaint with the school or the competent authorities
- Referrals to legal or advocacy organizations, as required.
SIGNS TO ALERT YOU !!!
Some of the signs that may alert you to the impact of racism or discrimination on a child:
Mental health symptoms
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Depression and anxiety: chronic stress and feelings of isolation caused by microaggressions or overt racism.
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Low self-esteem: decreasing self-esteem and self-confidence caused by internalizing negative messages received.
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Trauma responses: emotional dysregulation, anger, and difficulty functioning.
Behavioral symptoms
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School disengagement: decreased participation in class, lack of a sense of belonging to the school, or complete flight from school.
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Self-destructive behaviours: substance abuse or other harmful behaviours to cope with the emotional burden of racism.
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High dropout rates: increasing probability of dropping out of school.
Academic results
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Decline in academic results: decreasing grades, lower academic motivation.
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Orientation towards lower-level courses: discouragement from taking advanced courses and acceptance of being placed in lower-level courses limiting their academic potentials and opportunities.
Physical symptoms
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Sleep disorders: insomnia or other sleep-related problems.
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Effects of chronic stress: increase of headaches or fatigue.
Social symptoms
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Distrust of authority figures: Teachers and administrators perceived to be biased or untrustworthy, leading to strained relationships with school staff.
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Feeling of alienation from their peers: withdrawal, isolation.
Call 1 866 481 QBBE (7223)
You can choose to remain anonymous when you call.
Tuesday to Thursday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hotline available untill
July 11th 2025 & from
August 15th to December 15th 2025
There is an urgent need for educators and policymakers to address racism in schools through anti-racism training, mental health supports, and systemic reforms to foster equity and inclusion.