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The Institute for Research and Education on Race Relations (IRERR) is a non-profit organization with the mandate to promote scientific research and education on race relations and discrimination in Canada. 

Funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, IRERR is heading a project entitled "Communities United for Racial Equality (CURE): A Community Mobilization Project Against Racial Profiling". The goals of the project are to assess the needs of victims of racial profiling, develop an action plan to address racial profiling, and mobilize Indigenous, Black, Arab and Asian communities affected by racial profiling in education, youth protection, and policing/justice sectors. The focus of this study is the Greater Montreal area. 

The purpose of this survey is to better understand where racial profiling occurs (in what location, year, and sector), whom it affects (age, gender, race, etc.), the frequency, actions taken/reporting steps, the impact on the victims and the needs of their community. 

Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time. To answer this survey, you will need to provide us with your consent. If you are under the age of 18, we will also need the consent of your parent or legal guardian. During the survey, you will be answering questions about your racial profiling experiences. The questions are primarily multiple-choice, with some short answer questions. None of the questions are mandatory. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to fill out. 

At the end of the survey, you have the option of adding your contact information if you would like IRERR to contact you to participate in a focus group addressing the needs of victims of racial profiling in education, youth protection, and policing/justice sectors. Your contact information will not be shared or used. 

If at any point you feel uncomfortable and do not wish to continue, you can exit the survey. The data will not be saved unless you click "submit". Please be advised that once you click “submit”, we will no longer be able to withdraw your responses from the study. All the results of this survey will be kept confidential and will only be viewed by IRERR researchers. When the results of this study are published, individual participants will not be identified. All necessary steps will be taken to protect your identity and privacy. 

If you are having trouble answering the survey questions, you can make an appointment with one of the project researchers so they can assist you. We can schedule a meeting either online (via Zoom), or over the phone.  Please fill out this form to request an appointment and we will contact you: https://forms.gle/vHkY1pGcq8bvgtC16
 
The Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission defines racial profiling as:

“Any action taken by one or more people in authority with respect to a person or group of persons, for reasons of safety, security or public order, that is based on actual or presumed membership in a group defined by race, color, ethnic or national origin or religion. Taken without factual grounds or reasonable suspicion, these actions can result in the person or group being exposed to differential treatment. Racial profiling also includes any action by persons in authority who apply a measure disproportionately on segments of the population, in particular, because of their racial, ethnic or national or religious affiliation, real or suspected.”
 
This definition has been upheld by the courts. 

Any questions regarding the research or participation should be directed to irerr.qc@gmail.com


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* 1. You are invited to participate in this survey as part of a research project entitled Communities United for Racial Equality (CURE). By clicking "I agree" below, you are indicating that you are at least 18 years of age and that you have read and understood the information above and agree to participate in this study.

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* 2. If you are under the age of 18, we need your parent or legal guardian to consent to your participation in this survey. For the parent/legal guardian, please read the consent information provided above carefully before you decide whether to give your permission. By answering that you agree to the terms and conditions, as the parent or legal guardian of a minor, you allow their participation in this project. We also ask that you, the parent/legal guardian, explain this information to the minor and inform them that their participation is voluntary. Please check the two boxes below, agreeing to the terms and conditions for both the parent/legal guardian and minor.

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* 3. Which age group do you belong to? *If you are under the age of 18, parental consent is needed (please answer the consent form question above)

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* 4. Gender- How do you identify?

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* 5. What is your sexual orientation?

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* 6. Which of the following best describes you?

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* 7. What is your religion?

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* 8. Do you have any mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities?

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* 9. Do you suffer from mental illness(es)? (Anxiety disorders, major depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, etc.)

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* 10. Do you have any physical disabilities?

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* 11. Do you believe you have been racially profiled according to the definition of the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission?
“Any action taken by one or more people in authority with respect to a person or group of persons, for reasons of safety, security or public order, that is based on actual or presumed membership in a group defined by race, color, ethnic or national origin or religion. Taken without factual grounds or reasonable suspicion, these actions can result in the person or group being exposed to differential treatment. Racial profiling also includes any action by persons in authority who apply a measure disproportionately on segments of the population, in particular, because of their racial, ethnic or national or religious affiliation, real or suspected.”

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* 12. How many times have you been racially profiled in the last 5 years?

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* 13. How many times have you been racially profiled in the last 12 months?

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* 14. Based on which factors do you believe you were racially profiled in the last 5 years?

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* 15. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years, in what sector did the racial profiling incident occur? (multiple responses allowed)

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* 16. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years, when did the incident occur? (Please indicate the year(s) of the incident(s))

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* 17. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years, where did the incident(s) occur?

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* 18. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years, did you report the incident(s) to any organization or authority?

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* 19. If you answered yes to the previous question, to which organization or authority did you make the complaint?

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* 20. What was the result/outcome of your complaint? Please explain.

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* 21. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years but did not report the incident(s) to the authorities, what is/ are the reason(s)? (multiple responses allowed)

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* 22. How much did the incident(s) impact you?

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* 23. If you were racially profiled in the last 5 years, how did the incident(s) impact you? (please choose all that apply)

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* 24. In your opinion, how should organizations/ institutions respond to or prevent racial profiling?

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* 25. In your opinion, what are the needs of your community with regards to racial profiling in the sector(s) you were affected?

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* 26. Would you be interested in participating in an interview addressing the needs of victims of racial profiling in the education, youth protection, and policing/justice sectors? If yes, please leave your contact information (name, telephone number, and email). Please note your identity will remain confidential and protected.

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