workshops
Children of the Street Society offers a variety of workshops and training opportunities intended to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and youth by increasing awareness on the issue. Workshops can be tailored in material and length to meet the specific needs of the host community, school, or audience.
Each year, Children of the Street Society provides over 500 workshops to 25,000 participants in 30 diverse communities across British Columbia. Workshop participants consist of children and youth, including alternative classrooms and at-risk youth; service providers, such as teachers, social workers, nurses and police; parent groups, including foster parents, Parent Advisory Councils and caregivers; and businesses, including hospitality management and front line staff. Our workshops include:
- Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others (TCO²)
- It Can Happen to Anyone
- Helping Others Prevent Exploitation (H.O.P.E.)
- Working with the Hospitality Industry