March Awareness 2011 Events
March 7-13, 2011 marks the 13th annual Stop Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week in the province of British Columbia. Find an event in your community!
More information on all these events is available on the Ministry of Public Safety website.
Burnaby/New Westminster - March 13, 2011
5K Run To Raise Awareness of Sexually Exploited Youth
Youth from the Burnaby-New Westminster Task Force on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth will be hosting a 5km Awareness Run. This event is open to the public and you can register with Burnaby Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services by visiting or calling any recreation centre or go on-line to: www.events.runningroom.com. Course number: 221577
Location: Central Park, Burnaby start and finish at Swangard Stadium
When: 12:30 pm | March 13th, 2011
Cost: $10 for 18 and under, $25 for 19 and over. Cost includes T-Shirt.
Contact: Youth.Voice.BNW@gmailcom or Kristine at 604-320-3220
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Chilliwack - March 7 & 10, 2011
1) Parenting in a Cyber Age - March 7th
The RCMP, Ministry for Children and Family Development, Pacific Community Resources Society and Chilliwack Community Services - Youth Services are pleased to be hosting free public events to raise awareness on the issue of sexual exploitation of children and youth in our community. Admissions to these events are FREE. All community members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. At the end of the sessions there will be opportunities to network and ask questions. Refreshments will be provided.
Safe Online Outreach Society (SOLOS) will be presenting a workshop to raise awareness on Internet literacy and safety information with parents and professionals. This workshop familiarizes parents and professionals with online youth culture. The presentation will cover a description of online environments, responsible online behaviours, online high-risk behaviours and their consequences, and the permanence of digital images and their implications. Handout materials to support participants continued learning and links to specific online resources for parents and professionals will be provided.
Location: Chilliwack City Hall 8550 Young Road
When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm | March 7th, 2011
Contact: johnsona@comserv.bc.ca
2) "Taking care of ourselves, taking care of others" (TC02) - March 10th
Children of the Street Society will be presenting a workshop titled "Taking care of ourselves, taking care of others" (TCO2). This presentation will be specific to parents and professionals and will include: recruitment tactics, warning signs of exploitation, domestic trafficking, violence and drugs in the sex trade, exploitation over the Internet, non-commercial forms of exploitation, males in the sex trade, barriers to exiting the sex trade, community resources, and how to get help. This workshop will be open to the public. Parents and professionals are encouraged to attend.
Location: G.W. Graham School 45955 Thomas Rd.
When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm | March 10th, 2011
Contact: johnsona@comserv.bc.ca
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Maple Ridge - March 9, 2011
The Ridge Meadows and Tri Cities Community Action Teams Present: Candle Light Walk and "Parenting in a Cyber Age" Presentation
The Ridge Meadows and Tri Cities Community Action Teams will be hosting a candle light walk in Maple Ridge, around Haney Place Square, followed with a presentation on Parenting in a Cyber Age by Merlyn Horton from Safe Online Outreach Society. This FREE workshop is open to all community members and will focus on providing tools for parents, foster parents and the public on Internet literacy and safety information.
Location: Memorial Peace Park and Greg Moore Youth Centre
When: 6:15 pm | March 9th, 2011
Contact: Charlotte Rechkemmer at crechkemmer@pcrs.ca & Meghan Toal at mtoal@childrenofthestreet.com.
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Prince George - March 1 & 9, 2011
1) Free Workshop for Service Providers - March 1st
CASEY Prince George is hosting a workshop by the Safe Online Outreach Society (SOLO). This FREE workshop is to raise awareness on Internet literacy and safety information with parents and professionals. This workshop familiarizes parents and professionals with online youth culture. The presentation will cover a description of online environments, responsible online behaviours, online high-risk behaviours and their consequences, and the permanence of digital images and their implications. Handout materials to support participants continued learning and links to specific online resources for parents and professionals will be provided.
Location: YAP Friends 1148-7th Ave
When: 2:00pm – 4:30pm | March 1st, 2011
Contact: caseyprincegeorge@gmail.com
2) "Community Feud" Event - March 9th
CASEY Prince George is hosting “Community Feud” based on the popular TV show “Family Feud”. Teams will be competing to answer questions regarding sexual exploitation of youth. This event is open to everyone. Prizes and lunch are included.
Location: YAP Friends 1148-7th Ave
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Noon) | March 9th, 2011
Contact: caseyprincegeorge@gmail.com
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Surrey - March 9, 2011
Join Us for a Candlelight Gathering
Pacific Community Resources is hosting a candlelight gathering that will include a variety of guest speakers and topics. Anyone can attend this FREE event. Our community is coming together to raise awareness of child and youth sexual exploitation. Show your support for protecting our children and youth.
Location: North Surrey Recreation Centre 10275 135th Street
When: 6:00 pm | March 9th, 2011
Contact: sbishop@pcrs.ca
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Vancouver - March 10, 2011 (Afternoon & Evening)
1) Parenting in a Cyber Age
Presented in partnership with The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Victim Services and Crime Prevention Branch, The City of Vancouver, Vancouver School Board and The Vancouver Community Action Team (VCAT) to offer a FREE workshop focused on youth online communications and parenting challenges and screening of the DVD “Think Again” developed by PEERS Vancouver. This workshop will focus on providing tools for parents, foster parents and the public on Internet literacy and safety information. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Location: Windermere Secondary (Auditorium) 3155 East 27th Ave
When: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Event from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. | March 10th, 2011
Contact: lmathias@plea.bc.ca
2) Navigating Youth Work in an Online Era: Protecting yourself and Building Capacity in Working with Sexually Exploited and at Risk Youth.
The Vancouver Community Action Team (VCAT) is proud to partner with the City of Vancouver and the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Victim Services and Crime Prevention Branch to offer a FREE professional development workshop for service providers.
This presentation is designed for social workers, youth probation officers, community and recreation staff, and any service providers working with at risk or sexually exploited youth.
Space is limited and registration is required. Register by March 7, 2011 at: admin@childrenofthestreet.com
Location: Vancouver Public Library Alice MacKay Room
When: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | March 10th, 2011
Contact: admin@childrenofthestreet.com
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