Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Week

March 7 - 13th is "Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Week".

This is your chance to help bring awareness to yourself and others and support the cause!  For this week, please wear or display a fuchsia ribbon which shows that you are against sexual exploitation of children and youth.  The colour fuchsia was chosen, as it is a mix between purple, worn on March 8th for International Women's Day, and red for the Red Light District. 

What is sexual exploitation of children and youth?

Sexual exploitation of children and youth occurs when an older child, adolescent or adult takes advantage of a younger child or youth for sexual purposes, including for participation in prostitution, pornographic performances and in the production of pornography. Sexual abuse and exploitation is perpetrated on children of all ages, from infancy to adolescence.

What can I do?

The best thing that any person can do is to bring awareness and understanding about what sexual exploitation of children and youth actually is.  Remind people that it is happening right now and in your community.  So now that you have chosen to educate yourself about this issue, you can wear a fuchsia coloured ribbon and when people ask you what it is, you can explain.  

Where can I go for questions or help?

•  KSACC - 250-372-0179
• Talk to an adult that you know and trust
• Boys and Girls Club can direct you to the correct organization

Some Websites With Great Information:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ncecc-cncee/factsheets-fichesdocu/enviroscan-analyseenviro-eng.htm

http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/strategy_on_sexual_exploitation.html

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/fv-vf/facts-info/sex_abu.html#whatis