media
Thank you for your interest in Children of the Street. Media coverage is critical to educating the public on the issue of child/youth sexual exploitation and trafficking, raising awareness and promoting our vital programs. Please see below for our latest press releases and current news stories, or browse our website for more information about our organization. You may also wish to contact us directly for further information or a potential story angle.
For all media inquiries, please contact Communications & Development Manager,
Jen Graham at
(604) 218 - 3758
jgraham@plea.bc.ca
highlights
C.A.R.E
A Guide to Bystander Intervention
Created for our Redefining Masculinity program in collaboration with Reel Youth, our new insightful video is teaching ways young people can speak out against toxic behaviours. The film was designed to be played, paused, and discussed with youth to provide them the tools to intervene in uncomfortable situations. Check it out!
Public Safety Canada announce funding for new online program
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Honourable Bill Blair, and MP for Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam, Ron McKinnon announce a $150,000 grant from Public Safety Canada for the development and presentation of new prevention workshops designed to prevent online sexual exploitation of children and youth.
Toxic Stops Here
On March 14, 2019, Children of the Street released our newest awareness campaign. Our campaign invites viewers to learn how to recognize the signs of toxic masculinity, and what they can do to change it.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Sexual exploitation and human trafficking are realities in our society. With the advances in technology information is more readily available to Canadians but so too are the opportunities for vulnerable children and youth to be exploited. Below are a few examples of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in the media:
2020
Keeping kids safe online while out of school
4 people from Vancouver Island facing human trafficking charges in Saskatchewan
2018 U.S. national human trafficking hotline statistics
2019
Most creative art from Youth Art Engagement Project
Boys learning how to be men and not jerks
Public awareness campaign takes aim at toxic masculinity
Children of the Street shows the signs of toxic masculinity
Global News Morning BC discuss Toxic Stops Here campaign with Hayden Averill
Society launches 'toxic stops here' ad campaign in local bus shelters
Diane Sowden on the Simi Sara Show - Tireless child advocate retiring after 25 years
Diane Sowden to retire from the society formed in 1995 to prevent child sexual exploitation
2018
Group makes link between Halloween costumes and sexual exploitation
Hayden Averill, Program Coordinator, talks to Global News Morning BC about Redefining Manhood
Children of the Street Society Tackles the Bystander Effect
Social Media Campaign Focuses on "Locker Room" Talk
Tiana Jacquet, Program Director, on Bannon case and why it's so important on CKNW
CTV News interview Diane Sowden on the case of BC convicted pimp Michael Bannon
Diane Sowden interviews after Bannon is sentenced to 14 years for pimping charges
"Lets put an end to this 'LockerRoom' talk" - conversation with Program Coordinator, Ala'a Founouni
2017
Creativity not exploitation in kids Halloween costumes
MLA Linda Reimer speaking about Children of the Street Society
CKNW interview on Uncertain Terms Campaign
Adweek Coverage of Uncertain Terms Campaign
2015
Justice Canada announces funding for Children of the Street Society
2014
Young Men Charged With PimTeens
2013
Sexy Costumes under fire (The Province)
Chilliwack Group Raises Awareness
Children of the Street Society present in Oliver
Sexting Victoria teen to be charged
2012
14th Annual Stop Sexual Exploitation Week
Protect Children from Online Predators
Student starts Crime Prevention Project
2011
Teen daughter lost to drugs inspired Sowden
Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Workshop draws crowd
