Men’s Program
HIDDEN RACISM IN THE REGION OF PEEL
March 15, 2023
Literature Review and Demographic Analysis on Microaggression experienced by Black Youths
The Black population in the Region of Peel represents the second largest visible minority in the Region of Peel. It has steadily increased from 116,265 in 2011 to 137,295 in 2021, with a positive population growth of 18% over the last ten years. Migration is the main driving force behind the population increase in the Region of Peel, where Black families face new challenges in addressing their social, economic, educational, and healthcare needs.
The Peel Institute of Research and Training (PIRT), the research arm of Family Services of Peel (FSP), with the support of the Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) of the Department of Canadian Heritage, has conducted a literature review and demographic analysis. Online misinformation and disinformation were examined to determine how social media influence people’s perceptions of Black youth within the Region of Peel.
The literature review produced significant findings about the experiences of Black youth within the Region of Peel. Stereotypes of Black people portrayed in mainstream media have been perpetuated due to misinformation and disinformation on social media. These stereotypes contribute to racial microaggressions. Real-life consequences have been felt, within the education system and in daily life, in public and social spheres, in the workplace, in housing, in healthcare, in financial institutions, as well as with the police.
A demographic analysis was also conducted, examining the demographics of the Region of Peel. This analysis has determined where the highest concentrations of the Black population live in relation to the availability of Black-focused services. It also explored some of the critical life areas mentioned above, such as education, housing, and policing, to determine the Black population’s experiences in the Region of Peel and how they differ.
For more information, please contact:
Sandra Rupnarain Sam Doku
Executive Director Anti-Black Racism Coordinator
Men who have experienced sexual abuse can access free counselling
MEN’S PROGRAM
The Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Men’s Program) is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. As the Lead Agency, Family Services of Peel has partnered with the following organizations in the Central Region to deliver similar services for male survivors:
• Catholic Family Services of Durham
• Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin
• Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
• Catholic Family Services of Toronto
• Cedar Centre
• Family Service Toronto
• Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
• Roots Community Services Inc.
• Uplift Therapy for Men
The program was developed to educate adult males on the complexities of childhood sexual abuse and how it might be impacting their daily lives. The scope of the program is about building resilience, skills, and a growth mindset amongst men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
The program has eight integrated and comprehensive modules that are tailored by utilizing insights from psychoeducation and current research on working with men. With pedagogically driven motivation, the modules engage men who are survivors of child sexual abuse in a safe and non-judgmental space. The counsellors have been professionally trained to work with men who have been victimized, and they are skilled at working with trauma-sensitive approaches.
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