February 2021
Understanding Human Trafficking
When you hear about human trafficking, what do you picture? This workshop will break down myths and help you to understand what human trafficking is and how it happens. We will also talk about warning signs of human trafficking and provide tips on supporting those who have experienced trafficking. For this online workshop, we will be using Zoom. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link. If you have any questions, or if…
Find out more »Changing Locker Room Talk: Engaging Men& Boys to End Violence Against Women
Join Aura Freedom for another Relentless Resilience event to end gender-based violence in Canada and beyond. Our Relentless Resilience event series brings together different experts, frontline workers, and community organizations to unpack various topics related to GBV and provide preventative education to ultimately eradicate gender-based violence. Aura Freedom is collaborating with White Ribbon Canada and Next Gen Men to discuss how men and boys can engage in the movement to end violence against women. Male violence against women and girls is…
Find out more »Moose Hide Campaign Day 2021
Join the Moose Hide Campaign on February 11th as we come together online for a day of action, inspiration, ceremony and fasting. We invite you to come together for this virtual event and day of action and commit to seeing an end to violence towards women and children.
Find out more »Human Trafficking and COVID-19 – Kiss with Consent 2021: COVID and the Shadow Pandemic
The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking is a national charity dedicated to ending all types of human trafficking in Canada (2020). Learn from The Centre’s Executive Director, Julia Drydyk, as she breaks down human trafficking, and how the pandemic has impacted services supporting victims. Participants will receive the session link closer to the date. If you require accessibility accommodations for this event (i.e., such as an interpreter), please feel free to connect with us beforehand so that we can…
Find out more »Webinar: Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Men and Boys
This workshop, offered in partnership with Ark of Freedom Alliance, helps participants develop strategies to engage with male victims of human trafficking. Attendees will gain a broader knowledge of cultural-specific vulnerabilities that place boys and young men at greater risk for sex and labor trafficking, and ways to improve identification and treatment. This session is presented by Nathan Earl, an anti-trafficking pioneer, advocate, and visionary leader with a passion for building resilient communities immune to exploitation. He leads the organization,…
Find out more »Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn
An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes are limited to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate and…
Find out more »Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth During COVID-19: Parents & Prevention
Victim Services of Durham Region knows that caregivers’ attention, love, and awareness is the biggest defense against Human Trafficking. Our programs empower caregivers with psycho-education through interactive workshops on human trafficking. Our workshops help you understand how to recognize risk factors and early red flags, to prevent youth from being trafficked. In this hour and a half long seminar, we will: understand how human trafficking occurs in the Durham region learn how your youth can be recruited & lured learn…
Find out more »March 2021
Webinar on Human Trafficking in Sarnia-Lambton
Is Human Trafficking a problem in your community? Join us for this webinar as it explores the problem in the city of Sarnia-Lambton. About this Event You are invited to join Lambton College’s Research & Innovation Department's webinar on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. This virtual session will be focused on presenting the results of the research project “A Coordinated Response to Assess Human Trafficking in Terms of the Problem, Prevention and Empowerment." Is Human Trafficking a problem in your community? Join…
Find out more »Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes are…
Find out more »Colonization Impact on Increased Indigenous Presence in Human Trafficking
HOW COLONIZATION CONTRIBUTES TO INCREASED INDIGENOUS PRESENCE IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING About this Event Melissa (Mel) Compton is a multilateral Mi'kmaq/Scottish artist who uses her lived experience, artwork and therapeutic skills to develop and facilitate specialized youth programs. Spending a lot of her time in the urban Indigenous community, Mel advocates on behalf of Indigenous youth to ensure their voices are acknowledged. Mel’s knowledge comes from lived experience and a vast amount of program/workshop development and facilitation that allows for skill development,…
Find out more »Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth During COVID-19: Parents & Prevention
Our workshop empowers parents and caregivers with psycho-education on human trafficking to prevent youth from being trafficked. About this Event Victim Services of Durham Region knows that caregivers’ attention, love, and awareness is the biggest defence against Human Trafficking. Our programs empower caregivers with psycho-education through interactive workshops on human trafficking. Our workshops help you understand how to recognize risk factors and early red flags, to prevent youth from being trafficked. In this hour and a half long seminar, we…
Find out more »Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 1 – Anti-Oppression and Human Trafficking Work
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »Waniskahtan “WAKE UP!” – National Virtual Launch Event
Join us for the virtual launch of the Waniskahtan Exhibition and National Gathering of Families of MMIWG and 2SLGBTQ+ The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is inviting you to the national launch of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (2SLGBTQ+). The Waniskahtan Exhibition and Activity Guide is a new resource that has been developed to educate and create greater awareness about the high rates of MMIWG, and 2SLGBTQ+, and…
Find out more »Survivors Combat Intersecting Forms of Gender Violence to Empower Women
A CSW65 Parallel Event A ground-breaking forum of survivor leaders explores intersections of gender-based violence—from femicide, domestic violence, and sex trafficking to FGM and child marriage—and proposes actions to prevent abuse, empower women, and improve systematic response. Panelists Sebiye Coskun, MD, RN, Healthcare Professional and Women’s Rights Advocate Kika Cerpa Anti-Sex Trafficking Advocate Jaha Dukureh Founder, Safe Hands for Girls Jacqueline Franchetti Kyra’s Mom & Founder, Kyra’s Champions Fraidy Reiss Founder, Unchained At Last Moderators Mariama Diallo, LCSW Co-Program Director, Sanctuary for…
Find out more »Understanding Domestic Sex Trafficking for Youth Work
About this Event Experts agree that not only has human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation become a major issue within Canada, but there have been few attempts to address this issue. Labeled one of the “fastest growing crimes in the province,” (Toronto Star, 2015), domestic sex trafficking has taken hold in Ontario recently and has become a hub for major trafficking routes (Gabrielle et al., 2014). This workshop will define domestic sex trafficking and debunk common myths and…
Find out more »Waniskahtan “WAKE UP!” – National Virtual Launch Event
Join us for the virtual launch of the Waniskahtan Exhibition and National Gathering of Families of MMIWG and 2SLGBTQ+ The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is inviting you to the national launch of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), and two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (2SLGBTQ+). The Waniskahtan Exhibition and Activity Guide is a new resource that has been developed to educate and create greater awareness about the high rates of MMIWG, and 2SLGBTQ+, and…
Find out more »Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 2 – Sex Workers: Why Anti-Human Trafficking Work is Harmful
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »April 2021
Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 3 – Migrant Workers Essential but Disposable for the State and Employers
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »What You Need to Know About Domestic Sex Trafficking: Youth Workshop
This workshop empowers youth with psycho-education on human trafficking, consent, and more, to prevent and reduce victimization. About this Event Victim Services of Durham Region knows that education, empowerment, and knowledge are the biggest defence against Human Trafficking. Our programs empower youth with psycho-education through interactive workshops on human trafficking. Our workshops help youth understand how to recognize early red flags, nuances of consent, healthy relationships, etc. to prevent youth from being trafficked. In this 2 hour long workshop, we…
Find out more »Combating Human Trafficking of Vulnerable Newcomer Youth
Online seminar explores human trafficking and impact on newcomer youth. Learn to recognize, address and prevent local human trafficking. About this Event In partnership with Saanich Parks & Recreation, Saanich and Victoria School Districts and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, this online seminar explores human trafficking and its impact on those who are caught in the cycle of exploitation- with a focus on vulnerable newcomer youth. Designed for educators, settlement workers, police, youth service providers, faith and cultural groups…
Find out more »Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 4 – Youth on the Margins: Why Human Trafficking Prevention is a Must
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »Domestic Sex Trafficking of Youth During COVID-19: Parents & Prevention
Our workshop empowers parents and caregivers with psycho-education on human trafficking to prevent youth from being trafficked. About this Event Victim Services of Durham Region knows that caregivers’ attention, love, and awareness is the biggest defence against Human Trafficking. Our programs empower caregivers with psycho-education through interactive workshops on human trafficking. Our workshops help you understand how to recognize risk factors and early red flags, to prevent youth from being trafficked. In this hour and a half long seminar, we…
Find out more »Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 5 – Survivors Speaking for Survivors
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »Next Gen Men Circle talks Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation
What role can we play in preventing human trafficking & sexual exploitation in our communities? About this Event Human trafficking is a human rights abuse that happens around the world, including here in Canada. People of all ages can be trafficked for labour, sexual exploitation, forced marriages, and even for organ removal. Since human trafficking is often well-hidden and under-reported, among other reasons, it's challenging to get a clear picture of the scale of the problem — but we know…
Find out more »Do No Harm: A Fresh Perspective on Anti-Human Trafficking Work – Webinar 6 – Indigenous Voices: Perspective on Human Trafficking
Frontline workers, survivors, and other experts share insight into the unintentional harms and impacts of some HT practices and policies. About this Event Human trafficking is an abhorrent crime that we have a collective duty to address. Doing so requires policy changes and investments in services and programs to support survivors and those who are targeted by traffickers. Too often, the policies and investments sought by anti-human trafficking groups end up harming those vulnerable and marginalized groups. Do No Harm:…
Find out more »May 2021
A Survivor’s Guide to Money – Virtual Book Launch
Money is often used as a weapon against trafficked individuals, keeping them dependent on their trafficker. Perpetrators undermine financial stability in numerous ways, including by hijacking an individuals’ financial identity for money laundering or other criminal purposes. This financial abuse has numerous long-term impacts for survivors including limiting access to bank accounts, preventing access to housing options, and damaging their credit histories, all of which complicate financial recovery. Regaining financial stability can be extremely difficult after being trafficked. “A Survivor’s…
Find out more »Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn (Monthly)
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Program What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes…
Find out more »Webinar Registration for Launch Event of OSR/CTHB Occasional Paper “Applying gender-sensitive approaches in combating trafficking in human beings”
OSR/CTHB is organizing a special focus event on the occasion of the launch of the occasional paper Applying gender-sensitive approaches in combating trafficking in human beings. Following a presentation of the key findings and policy recommendations outlined in the paper, the invited experts will explore how address the gaps in the current anti-trafficking prevention, protection and prosecution efforts and how to build awareness around gender stereotypes and barriers to assistance for certain groups of victims of trafficking, especially those who…
Find out more »“Finally I could breathe” Lessons from human trafficking survivors on service delivery.
Are you delivering programs and/or services to people who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation? If so, you will want to join us on May 27th. We’re presenting lessons learned from Path Found – a 3 year program funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Most importantly, this presentation is based on feedback sessions with the program members. After all, who best to learn from? Registration at this link: https://forms.gle/J5zwNkLm4DX7U2H3A
Find out more »June 2021
Unblurred Lines: Unpacking Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
Aura Freedom is collaborating with Dandelion Initiative to unblur the lines of sexual harassment in the workplace and unpack how to end it. About this event Aura Freedom is collaborating with Dandelion Initiative for a powerful online event on sexual harassment and violence in the workplace. This event is part of Aura Freedom’s Relentless Resilience campaign to end gender-based violence in Canada. This free event is a knowledge session open to employers and employees, the private sector, service providers and the general…
Find out more »Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn (Monthly)
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Program What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes…
Find out more »Trauma-Informed Engagement in a Legal Setting
This webinar will focus on best practices for responding to and managing trauma responses that may surface while working with individuals with lived experience in human trafficking as a legal services provider. The goals of the webinar are to provide an overview of trauma responses legal services professionals may encounter while assisting individuals impacted by trauma; identify best practices to trauma-informed and person-centered engagement; and, educate stakeholders on best practices in implementation of principles, skills, and tools in a legal…
Find out more »July 2021
Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn (Monthly)
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Program What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes…
Find out more »August 2021
Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn (Monthly)
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Program What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes…
Find out more »September 2021
Human Trafficking in Alberta – Lunch and Learn (Monthly)
Human Trafficking in Alberta - Lunch and Learn About this Event An information session on human trafficking in Alberta and across Canada. Time: 60 minutes. Outline: About Act Alberta About Human Trafficking Human Trafficking in Alberta Charges and Convictions in Alberta Red Flags and Indicators ACT Alberta’s Victim Response Program What you can do Discussion ACT Alberta hosts a free Lunch and Learn on the third Thursday of every month. Topics that will be covered can be found above. Class sizes…
Find out more »February 2022
Chelsea’s Story Virtual Play & Talk: For Families with Arabic Translation
A virtual play with facilitated talk-back by SASC about Human Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation for Caregivers and Youth 12+. About this event Special performance: This performance will be streamed simultaneously in two language options: English and Arabic the Q&A, geared to community & families (including youth), will also feature concurrent translation. The Q&A will be facilitated jointly by the Coalition of Muslim Women and The Sexual Assault Support Centre. These translations will be available in both verbal and…
Find out more »Chelsea’s Story Virtual Play & Talkback: for Parents and Children age 12+
A virtual play with facilitated talk-back by SASC about Human Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation for Caregivers and Youth 12+. About this event This event is virtual and free. The talkback at this event is geared specifically toward parents or other caregivers and their children. Since the beginning of the Pandemic, the Sexual Assault Support Center of Waterloo Region's (SASCWR) Anti-Human Trafficking Program experienced a 30% increase in requests for support. Chelsea’s Story is based on a true story. It…
Find out more »March 2022
Cybersafety and Sexual Exploitation
Register for our FREE Webinar March 8th: Cybersafety and Sexual Exploitation To commemorate Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, we are offering a free workshop on Cybersafety and exploitation to parents, caregivers, school district staff, and social service providers. Content: What makes youth vulnerable to online sexual exploitation; current trends; grooming strategies by different exploiters; teaching healthy boundaries with digital relationships; tips for preventing children and youth from online sexual exploitation and grooming. Limited Spots Available!
Find out more »When the family is used as a force for harm: ending interfamilial human trafficking.
When family is used as a force for harm: Ending interfamilial human trafficking. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation aren’t just global issues. Far too often, they are a family issue. According to the US Department of State, interfamilial trafficking accounts for 31% of child sex trafficking cases in the United States. The challenge this poses for those seeking to prosecute such cases is clear. A child’s loyalty to and reliance on the family structure make familial trafficking difficult to identify.…
Find out more »CSEC Training Module 1: Intro to Trafficking
Introduction to Trafficking About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Understand the differences between trafficking, exploitation and sex work Explore different contexts of sexual exploitation Identify youth at risk of CSEC Draw connections between risks and Pathways to Entry Understand the Stages of Exploitation: Luring, Recruiting, & Grooming Identify perpetrator control tactics & barriers for leaving Our online training modules are facilitated live over zoom! Now open to Service Providers outside of Nova Scotia! "The presenters…
Find out more »Forced and Child Marriages in Canada
Forced and Child Marriages in Canada March 15, 2022, 11 a.m. (PST) / 1 p.m. (CMT) / 2 p.m. (EST) This webinar will provide an overview of forced and child marriages in Canada while providing an intentional instruction on how we can create a world free from this human rights violation. This webinar will provide teaching and discussion on: The different types of forced marriages and how they happen to Canadians; The law as it pertains to forced and child…
Find out more »Addressing vulnerabilities of women and girls to trafficking in persons
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) and UN Women cordially invite to Addressing vulnerabilities of women and girls to trafficking in persons Side Event at the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women 16 MARCH 2022 | 15:30 CET | 9:30 AM EST The panel discussion will be with: Itohan Okundaye, Member of OSCE/ODIHR ISTAC Daniella De Luca, Member of OSCE/ODIHR ISTAC…
Find out more »20th Anniversary of the entry into force of the Optional Protocol of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale and sexual exploitation of children
In 2022, the Committee on the Rights of the Child celebrates the 20th anniversary of the coming into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (OPSC), which took place on 18 January 2002. The Committee, in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on the Sale of Children, the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, the Slavery Fund, Child Rights Connect…
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Restoring Ancestral Healing
The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape is a non-profit, grass root feminist organization that has worked to eradicate sexual violence against all genders impacted by gender based violence for the last 48 years. We provide services to survivors of sexual violence in our Metro Toronto and GTA Community through our 24 hour crisis phone counselling, ZOOM VIDEO- face to face counselling, court support accompaniment/advocacy, support groups, the Latin-American women’s program, training and volunteer opportunities. We are in partnership…
Find out more »CSEC Training Module 3: Root Causes and Systemic Change
Root Causes and Systemic Change About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Understand the underlying causes of human trafficking and commercial exploitation Learn about the differences between a justice-based and public health approach to the issue Identify the benefits and challenges to collaboration Learn about how the TESS Partnership is working on systemic change Our online training modules are facilitated live over zoom! Now open to Service Providers outside of Nova Scotia! "This was an excellent…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CONVERSATION
For more than 30 years, the FCJ Refugee Centre has been commemorating the resiliency, bravery and strength of refugee and precarious migrant women not only on International Women’s Day, but every day. We invite you to join our one-hour virtual event where powerful guest speakers will discuss what it means to #BreaktheBias. Guest Speaker: Carolina Gajardo. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceGqqzsuHNwKns-02k5Q4lQB3gdR7C-J After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Find out more »Survivor’s Speak
This is a curated online creative session, where Survivors share their voice and reclaim their power with art and community. About this event This is a curated online creative session, where Survivors and at-risk groups of girls and young women are invited to attend and share their individual and collective voices, related to survivorship, transformation, living, and related experiences of empowerment (with a focus on amplifying their voices and her-stories).
Find out more »A Candid Conversation: Human Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Exploitation as a Form of Colonial Violence
About this event A candid conversation on Human Trafficking for CSE as a form of colonial violence, and the impacts and implications for our service delivery models. This presentation is delivered in conversation with WSN, its partners, and the larger community.
Find out more »April 2022
The Inclusion of survivors’ voices to ensure a human rights-based and survivor-centred approach to combating human trafficking
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) cordially invites to two side event during the 22nd Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference The Inclusion of survivors’ voices to ensure a human rights-based and survivor-centred approach to combating human trafficking 4 April 2022, 18:00-19:30 CEST The topic of this year’s 22nd High-Level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference, which will take place on 4-6 April 2022 in Vienna/online, will focus on protection and assistance - and specifically the application of a victim-centred…
Find out more »Effective National Referral Mechanisms to protect and promote the rights of victims and survivors of trafficking, especially children
Effective National Referral Mechanisms to protect and promote the rights of victims and survivors of trafficking, especially children 5 April 2022, 18:00-19:30 CEST In line with the topic of this year’s 22nd High-Level Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference, the side event will focus on: Key components and new features of the update of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Handbook; The NRM for children and the specific guidance for dealing with child victims of trafficking; and The overall importance to establish and strengthen…
Find out more »CSEC Trainging Module 1: Intro to Trafficking
Introduction to Trafficking About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Understand the differences between trafficking, exploitation and sex work Explore different contexts of sexual exploitation Identify youth at risk of CSEC Draw connections between risks and Pathways to Entry Understand the Stages of Exploitation: Luring, Recruiting, & Grooming Identify perpetrator control tactics & barriers for leaving Our online training modules are facilitated live over zoom! Now open to Service Providers outside of Nova Scotia! "This was…
Find out more »Familial Trafficking PART 1
Familial Trafficking 2-Part Series Presented by Alicia Cohen - Director of SAFE PART 1: Sex-Exploitation of the Young Child - April 19 @10:30am-12:00pm Navigating the Unique Complexities of Family-Facilitated Trafficking https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AhYKHyVRRIuNMfGy4n9IEw
Find out more »Research, analysis and policy conclusions on prostitution and trafficking from CAP International
All over the world, women and girls from the most discriminated communities are over-represented in prostitution and human trafficking. Poor, Indigenous, migrant, asylum-seeking, displaced women, those from the lowest castes and from ethnic, religious and racial minorities are the first victims of pimps and sex buyers. But how can we get beyond a simple analysis of the prostitution and trafficking systems in terms of sanitary risks as is typically done? That's why, CAP international undertook a two year long research endeavor covering…
Find out more »Familial Trafficking PART 2
Familial Trafficking 2-Part Series Presented by Alicia Cohen - Director of SAFE PART 2: Restoration of the Exploited Young Child - April 20 @10:30am-12:00pm Building a Framework for Resilience Across the Lifespan https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AhYKHyVRRIuNMfGy4n9IEw
Find out more »CSEC Training Module 2: Supporting Survivors
Supporting Survivors About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Know how to respond to disclosures and reporting requirements Learn about Survivor-informed Best Practice doe working with victims and survivors Learn how to talk to youth about human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation Identify victim needs to support a safe and successful exit Understand the Stages of Change for entrench youth, and how to meet them where they are in support *MODULE 1 IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR…
Find out more »CSEC Training Module 4: The Internet, Sex and Exploitation
The internet, sex and exploitation About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Understand the history and cultural normalization of technology facilitated sex and intimacy Review the legalities related to technology facilitated sexual activity Identify online grooming tactics Understand how popular apps used by youth work, and their associated risks Review safety tips for keeping youth safe online *MODULE 1 IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS TRAINING!* Our online training modules are facilitated live over zoom! Now open…
Find out more »Sex Trafficking During the Pandemic
This workshop is presented by Victim Services of Durham Region on Human Trafficking Prevention. About this event VSDR empowers parents and community members with psycho-education through interactive workshops on human trafficking. Our workshops help you understand how to recognize risk factors and early red flags, to prevent youth from being trafficked. In this 2 hour seminar, we will: understand how domestic sex trafficking occurs in Ontario learn how youth can be recruited and lured in learn how COVID-19 has increased…
Find out more »May 2022
HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING
Zoom link will be emailed to you 2 days, 2 hours and 10 minutes before the event starts. About this event 'RAISING AWARENESS' HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING Important information for parents on how to speak to their children about the existence of human sex trafficking in our midst Featuring: Julia Cusato, Social Worker - Victims Services, Durham Region Julia Cusato (Pronouns: She/Her) is the Human Trafficking Prevention Facilitator at Victim Services of Durham Region. A…
Find out more »Module 5 – Criminal Justice Path
Module 5 - Criminal Justice Path About this event By the end of the training, participants will: Understand the various stages of the Criminal Justice process: Reporting; Investigations; Court Processes & Procedures; Verdicts Work through vulnerabilities and anticipate triggers for complainant (victim) along the way Become familiar with the support available through Provincial Victim Services
Find out more »Beyond Villains, Victims & Saviours: Human Trafficking on the Prairies
About this event Hope Restored Canada (HRC) is a non-profit, federally registered charity with a vision of creating a world where humanity is renewed and restored in healthy relationships. Our mission is eradicating sexual exploitation in Canada through our H.O.P.E. model (Holistic Restoration, Outreach, Partnerships, Education). At HRC, we focus on two areas: Supporting the recovery and reintegration of individuals leaving the sex industry & Educating service providers and the public on awareness and prevention. In this session, members of a…
Find out more »Wolf Woman: A Search for Identity | Storytelling Session
About this event Beatrice Wallace-Wolfe is a mother of 8 and Kokum to 6 grandchildren and from Muskowekwan First Nation. She is a 60s Scoop survivor and has overcome sexual exploitation. She is the author of Wolf Woman: A Search for Identity. The inspiring true story of her journey from brokenness towards healing. At once heartbreaking and hope-filled, vulnerable and tenacious, Wolfe’s story shows the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of healing to create real life change. Beatrice is…
Find out more »Tools for Empowerment: Mobilizing Emotional Intelligence for Sexual Health
About this event Adolescent girls face a number of barriers when it comes to navigating their experiences of sexuality. Whether these barriers arise from a simple lack of education or negotiating gender stereotypes and power dynamics, it has become increasingly apparent that to support equity, sexual health and safety for adolescent girls, educators must develop new strategies to engage in these conversations. Research on social circumstances contributing to protective practices overwhelmingly stresses the need to address the complex factors shaping…
Find out more »Creating Safe Spaces for IWG2S | A Panel Discussion
About this event In August 2021, the City of Saskatoon released a report on supporting IWG2S. The report, IWG2S* Coming Home, was developed in response to a directive from City Council to identify options for how the City can respond to the Calls for Justice contained within The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (released by the federal government in 2019). The Coming Home report will be the foundation for this panel discussion and participants are…
Find out more »Victims Crime Week Roundtable
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Find out more »Human Trafficking in Canada: The National Hotline as a Responsive Tool
A educational session on how the national trafficking hotline can be used as a responsive tool for human trafficking cases. About this event Ashley F. Tingley, Director of Stakeholder Relations at The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking will talk about the role of the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline and its approach to supporting callers. She will discuss the development of the National Referral Directory and how the Hotline works in partnership with social service agencies in communities across Canada.…
Find out more »Ambiguous & Missing Persons Loss Training
An educational training about ambiguous loss and how to support individuals grieving a missing loved one. About this event Ambiguous Loss (missing person’s loss) is one of the most stressful types of loss. It involves trauma and grief, but is a very unique type of loss that involves high levels of uncertainty and unanswered questions. This workshop will examine the differences between traumatic loss and traumatic ambiguous loss, how ambiguous loss affects the body and brain, and how to support…
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