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It Happens MORE than you think
The Stats...
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The Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) is processing more than 100,000 reports of online child sexual exploitation every month.
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The RCMPS’s Integrated Child Exploitation Unit (BC ICE) is reporting that the rates of online child exploitation in BC almost quadrupled from 2021 to 2023.
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Cybertip processed close to 4,000 sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of youth in just one year.
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217% increase in police-reported online sexual exploitation of children in Canada in the past 10 years.
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88% increase in sextortion and other forms online exploitation during the pandemic
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2 in 3 minors have been asked to move from a public chat into a private conversation on a different platform.
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1 in 4 parents reported coming across inappropriate online behaviour aimed at their child.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
A Community Presentation by Children of the Street
Since 1995, Children of the Street has worked to prevent the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia. Every year, they reach more than 25,000 kids through over 500 educational workshops provided across BC.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Join us for an important community conversation on how we can protect young people from exploitation, support those affected, and facilitate online safety.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early to find a seat)
Location: Lake City Secondary – Commons Area
Address: 640 Carson Drive, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1T3
Parking: Use the main parking lot
Venue Access: Enter through the main entrance; signs will guide you to the commons
This event will cover:
Keeping Kids Safe Online workshop participants will learn:
• What is online child sexual exploitation and how it looks like
• Types and trends of online exploitation affecting youth, including sextortion, luring, and intimate image sharing
• The reg flags of online exploitation
• Today’s most popular apps
• Online safety tips
• How to talk to children and youth about this issue
• Resources and community support
Resources and Links
Kids Help Phone – Call/text 1-800-668-6868 or visit https://kidshelpphone.ca
Local Support