In wake of terrorism charges, Kingston groups work to prevent backlash
OTTAWA — Suche James looked at the room of community leaders gathered at Kingston police headquarters to hammer out how the city was going to prevent a backlash to the city’s Muslim population and groups that sponsor refugees.
The equity consultant for the local Limestone District School Board had one thought: Luckily, we’ve done the work needed to make this a success.
Now the plan hatched Friday to respond to last week’s terrorism-related arrests is rolling out in the small city on the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
The response involves police protection for religious groups and organizations that help newcomers settle in the city, as well as public awareness campaigns and efforts to prevent potential bullying in the hallways of local schools.