Girls as young as 12 years of age are lured into sex trafficking in Waterloo Region.
Join us for a film and Q&A. Awareness of the problem is the first step towards action.
Honey Bee is a Canadian film that shines a light on young girls that are lured into and trying to escape from human trafficking rings in Northern Ontario. It is directed by award-winning documentary director-turned-narrative filmmaker Rama Rau and stars TIFF 2014 Rising Star Julia Sarah Stone, Emmy-winner Martha Plimpton, Peter Outerbridge, Steven Love, Connor Price, Michelle McLeod and Sofia Banzhaf.
Warning: This film contains offensive language and scenes depicting sexual violence. It may trigger some viewers and be inappropriate for young children.
This is a free event, but we will be collecting donations to put towards the SASC Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) offers a specialized Anti-Human Trafficking Program. Using a trauma-informed, harm reduction, and feminist approach, this program provides wrap-around services to those experiencing sexual exploitation and those who are at risk within Waterloo Region. Services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. This program is accessible to all genders ages 12 and up, and is available regardless of immigration status.
Between July-September of 2020, SASC’s Anti-Human Trafficking Program experienced a 27 per cent increase in requests for support. To help SASC wrap survivors in community care, please consider making a donation.