Posted on: February 22nd, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
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.
Posted on: February 22nd, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
What is the intersection between human trafficking and men? How does our understanding of consent as men impact our views of sex work? Are men taught to inherently sexualize women’s bodies and how does that relate to the prevalence of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation?
In this workshop we are going to examine stats, the implications of consensual sex work versus the purchasing of exploited sex slaves, and accountability through the male lens as it relates to human trafficking and sex slavery. We will also include calls to action and ways to empower women in our society and how you can support survivors of human trafficking.
Posted on: February 22nd, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
When youth in your life are experiencing online sexual exploitation, how can you support them? The pandemic has led to a rise in online exploitation. Youth are being targeted adults in their lives need to know how to help. This workshop will provide information about how to respond to disclosures of online exploitation and the first steps to supporting youth survivors. This workshop is perfect for parents, teachers, social workers, or anyone with young people in their lives.
Posted on: February 22nd, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
For Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis invites you to learn with us through a panel discussion featuring guest speakers from the Guelph, Waterloo and Wellington region who are committed to anti-human trafficking work and supporting survivors of human trafficking.
Through this discussion, panelists will explore trends and patterns in human trafficking in the communities they serve, the important features of survivor-centered service provision and what next steps need to be taken to raise awareness of and prevent human trafficking in our communities.
Our featured panelists:
• Ashley Hendricks – Human Trafficking Crisis Intervention Counsellor for Victim Services of Waterloo Region & Victim Services Wellington
• Katie Montague – Anti-Human Trafficking Counsellor at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
• Nazia Siddiqiu – Women’s Community Development Coordinator for WHAI Program at ARCH Guelph
• Nicky Carswell – Program Coordinator of Anti-Human Trafficking at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
• Nicole Hodgson – Program Director at Elora House
Posted on: January 12th, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This event is virtual
Human Sex Trafficking is the sale of humans for sex and it is growing in Waterloo region. Sex Trafficking is organized and lucrative. Girls as young as 12 are lured and trapped into sex trafficking through promises of romance and adventure. Last year in Waterloo Region Police investigated 95 cases of human sex trafficking. We know that most cases are never reported to the police. Awareness is the first step towards action.
Chelsea’s Story is based on a true story. It centres on a group of three students who discover the diary of a 15-year-old girl named Chelsea, who is targeted and groomed by a man posing as her boyfriend to be trafficked for sex. Chelsea’s Story was written by Sean McGrath from Alter Ego Creative Solutions in the UK for people as young as 12 to understand what trafficking is about and the ways in which those who are vulnerable, particularly girls and young women tend to be targeted and groomed.
Who Should Come?
The Feb 23 showing invites educators and school administrators to take part in the conversation around Anti-Human Sex Trafficking and Exploitation in Waterloo Region.
Feb 25: Reading for parents and general public .
Feb 27: Reading for families including kids 12+.
As a whole, the production is of particular interest to three different groups:
– Young people (aged 12+)
– Parents, carers, teachers & professionals working with children & young people
– Law enforcement and people in the hospitality industry
Warning: Although this play is written for people as young as 12, there are some scenes that are disturbing. We recommend that children be accompanied by a caring adult as it may trigger some viewers.
*Please contact us if you are interested in bringing the play Chelsea’s Story to your school.
The play has been seen by over 10, 000 young people & thousands of professionals in the UK, and over 1000 here in Waterloo Region and has proven highly effective at covering:
– What makes a Healthy Relationship
– What makes an Unhealthy Relationship
– Safe Internet Use/Sexting
– Recognizing exploitation and understanding grooming
– Avoiding Victim Blaming
– Where to go for help & advice
For adult audiences it also:-
– Raises awareness of the warning signs of exploitation
– Raises awareness of the journey that young people may have been on that has resulted in them being exploited – a journey that can all too easily make it seem as though they have ‘made their own choices’ and can leave them not seeing themselves as victims and fighting against any intervention.
This play is written as a tool to understand and recognize exploitation, what to do if they see it and how to keep themselves and their friends safe. We had the opportunity to show it to 450 grade 7 and 8 students last year and they were really engaged both with the play and in the after performance talk back. Feedback for the teachers and parents at other shows was also very positive.
#knowthesigns | #EndHumanTrafficking | #Chelseas StoryWR
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.
Posted on: January 12th, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This event is virtual
Human Sex Trafficking is the sale of humans for sex and it is growing in Waterloo region. Sex Trafficking is organized and lucrative. Girls as young as 12 are lured and trapped into sex trafficking through promises of romance and adventure. Last year in Waterloo Region Police investigated 95 cases of human sex trafficking. We know that most cases are never reported to the police. Awareness is the first step towards action.
Chelsea’s Story is based on a true story. It centres on a group of three students who discover the diary of a 15-year-old girl named Chelsea, who is targeted and groomed by a man posing as her boyfriend to be trafficked for sex. Chelsea’s Story was written by Sean McGrath from Alter Ego Creative Solutions in the UK for people as young as 12 to understand what trafficking is about and the ways in which those who are vulnerable, particularly girls and young women tend to be targeted and groomed.
Who Should Come?
The Feb 25 showing invites parents and the general public to take part in the conversation around Anti-Human Sex Trafficking and exploitation in Waterloo Region.
Feb 23: Reading for educators and school board.
Feb 27: Reading for families and children age 12+.
As a whole, the production is of particular interest to three different groups:
– Young people (aged12+)
– Parents, carers, teachers & professionals working with children & young people
– Law enforcement and people in the hospitality industry
Warning: Although this play is written for people as young as 12, there are some scenes that are disturbing. We recommend that children be accompanied by a caring adult as it may trigger some viewers.
*Please contact us if you are interested in bringing the play Chelsea’s Story to your school.
The play has been seen by over 10, 000 young people & thousands of professionals in the UK, and over 1000 here in Waterloo Region and has proven highly effective at covering:
– What makes a Healthy Relationship
– What makes an Unhealthy Relationship
– Safe Internet Use/Sexting
– Recognizing exploitation and understanding grooming
– Avoiding Victim Blaming
– Where to go for help & advice
For adult audiences it also:-
– Raises awareness of the warning signs of exploitation
– Raises awareness of the journey that young people may have been on that has resulted in them being exploited – a journey that can all too easily make it seem as though they have ‘made their own choices’ and can leave them not seeing themselves as victims and fighting against any intervention.
This play is written as a tool to understand and recognize exploitation, what to do if they see it and how to keep themselves and their friends safe. We had the opportunity to show it to 450 grade 7 and 8 students last year and they were really engaged both with the play and in the after performance talk back. Feedback for the teachers and parents at other shows was also very positive.
#knowthesigns | #EndHumanTrafficking | #Chelseas StoryWR
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.
Posted on: January 12th, 2021 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This event is virtual
Human Sex Trafficking is the sale of humans for sex and it is growing in Waterloo region. Sex Trafficking is organized and lucrative. Girls as young as 12 are lured and trapped into sex trafficking through promises of romance and adventure. Last year in Waterloo Region Police investigated 95 cases of human sex trafficking. We know that most cases are never reported to the police. Awareness is the first step towards action.
Chelsea’s Story is based on a true story. It centres on a group of three students who discover the diary of a 15-year-old girl named Chelsea, who is targeted and groomed by a man posing as her boyfriend to be trafficked for sex. Chelsea’s Story was written by Sean McGrath from Alter Ego Creative Solutions in the UK for people as young as 12 to understand what trafficking is about and the ways in which those who are vulnerable, particularly girls and young women tend to be targeted and groomed.
Who Should Come?
The Feb 27 showing invites families including children age 12+ to take part in the conversation around Anti-Human Sex Trafficking and exploitation in Waterloo Region.
Feb 23: Reading for educators and school board.
Feb 25: Reading for parents and general public.
As a whole, the production is of particular interest to three different groups:
– Young people (aged12+)
– Parents, carers, teachers & professionals working with children & young people
– Law enforcement and people in the hospitality industry
Warning: Although this play is written for people as young as 12, there are some scenes that are disturbing. We recommend that children be accompanied by a caring adult as it may trigger some viewers.
*Please contact us if you are interested in bringing the play Chelsea’s Story to your school.
The play has been seen by over 10, 000 young people & thousands of professionals in the UK, and over 1000 here in Waterloo Region and has proven highly effective at covering:
– What makes a Healthy Relationship
– What makes an Unhealthy Relationship
– Safe Internet Use/Sexting
– Recognizing exploitation and understanding grooming
– Avoiding Victim Blaming
– Where to go for help & advice
For adult audiences it also:-
– Raises awareness of the warning signs of exploitation
– Raises awareness of the journey that young people may have been on that has resulted in them being exploited – a journey that can all too easily make it seem as though they have ‘made their own choices’ and can leave them not seeing themselves as victims and fighting against any intervention.
This play is written as a tool to understand and recognize exploitation, what to do if they see it and how to keep themselves and their friends safe. We had the opportunity to show it to 450 grade 7 and 8 students last year and they were really engaged both with the play and in the after performance talk back. Feedback for the teachers and parents at other shows was also very positive.
#knowthesigns | #EndHumanTrafficking | #Chelseas StoryWR
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.
Posted on: November 24th, 2020 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This is a FREE event!
Join in and participate in changing the story through forum theatre.
December 5th show Register HERE.
Posted on: November 24th, 2020 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This is a FREE event!
Join in and participate in changing the story through forum theatre.
December 3rd show Register HERE.
Posted on: November 24th, 2020 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council
This is a FREE event!
Join in and participate in changing the story through forum theatre.
November 25th show Register HERE.
