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
Stop the Share
Children of the Street‘s latest campaign (2020) aims to keep youth’s ‘nudes’ out of the wrong hands by asking us all to help Stop the Share. Created in partnership with Will Creative, this campaign highlights the immediate social consequences of nude photos ending up in the wrong hands. Its aim is to encourage teens to find out how they can stop themselves and their friends, from experiencing these unintended outcomes.
Help Kids Stay Safe During COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, kids are spending more time online then ever. To help them navigate these difficult times,
we encourage caregivers to talk to your child about online risks and safety.
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!
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:
2021
TikTok reveals new privacy settings for kids: What parents should know
Crown admits some allegations of sexual assault by disgraced former Vancouver detective
New rules on removal of illegal online content could help in battle against child pornography
COVID-19: Isolated youth online more than ever, increasing risk of bullying and other cyber crimes
2020
When a child is victimized, it’s 'like a bomb detonating in a family'
Addressing emerging human trafficking trends and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygård arrested after US sex trafficking charges
The Palermo Protocol and the Next Twenty Years of the Global Fight Against Modern Slavery
MasterCard, Visa end card use on Pornhub amid controversy
Thorn Research: Understanding sexually explicit images, self-produced by children
New effort aims to zero in on illicit dealings tied to online child exploitation
Former Hope resident to be sentenced for child luring in Chilliwack court
Neil Desai: Canada is failing to keep its children safe online
Children for sale: Canada’s youth at the heart of the rising sex trade
Learn more about youth sex trafficking with ‘Love Bombing 101’
Progress! Instagram Takes Step Forward via Improved Reporting and Direct Message Tools
Social media-based trafficking on the rise during coronavirus pandemic
Boycott call grows after Port Coquitlam mom finds doll in sexy underwear
Kids exposed to simulated sex and graphic images in "dark side" of popular computer game Roblox
Sextortion on the rise in Surrey, parents warned of extra risk during pandemic social distancing
Parents, here’s how you can protect your kids from traffickers
The ABCs of safe online home learning
Realities of child sex trafficking!
Child sex exploitation is on the rise in Canada during the pandemic
Child luring case a wake-up call to Tri-City parents
Keeping your kids safe online in the age of COVID: Usable tips for parents
Delta, B.C., teacher faces child pornography charges after tip from internet service provider
The Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking Victims & Survivors
Pimps denied bail in case involving trafficking of Tri-Cities teen
Online predators put millions of children at risk during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
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
Video games and online chats are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for sexual predator
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
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