A group representing Manitoba mayors, councillors and other leaders has released a new toolkit, meant to help elected leaders and staff deal with harassment, threats and violence.

The Association of Manitoba Municipalities and the Strong Cities Network released the 74-page document in Toronto on Wednesday, during an international meeting of mayors and community leaders.

The toolkit built with Strong Cities — a global network of cities that works against extremism and hate at a local level — includes tips for elected officials or people running for local office on how to deal with threats, harassment, meeting disruptions and online hate.

The toolkit was made after meetings last spring and a survey of AMM members and councillors.

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