Sexual Exploitation

Children of the Street Society
(877) 551 6611 / (604) 777-7510 

We take a proactive approach through public awareness, education and prevention strategies to decrease the number of sexually exploited children and youth while offering support to families.

Ages:               11 years and older
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Website:          www.childrenofthestreet.com / www.predatorwatch.ca

Cyrus Centre
(604) 859-5773

Cyrus Centre is an inner city mission, providing a safe and welcoming place for youth to get food, shelter, do laundry, have a shower, receive referrals, advocacy and exit the streets.  They also offer 10 beds for emergency shelter and outreach services.

Ages:               12 - 18
Hours:              Services available 24 hrs a day
Website:          www.cyruscentre.com

Fraser Valley Community Action Team (FVCAT)
(604) 854-8785

The FVCAT is a community group made up of youth service providers. Mandate: to identify social issues related to sexual exploitation and develop community responses to identified issues.

Website:          www.fvcat.ca

Safe Online Outreach Society

Educates the public about exploitation on the internet by doing research, creating materials and delivering presentations and workshops that will train youth, professionals and parents on how to recognize and respond to online sexual exploitation and assist children and youth affected by this issue.

Ages:               12 years and older
Contact:           Merlyn Horton
Email:             info@safeonlineoutreach.com 
Website:          www.safeonlineoutreach.com

SEY  (Stop Exploiting Youth) Program (Youth Resource Centre)
(604) 870-4972

Outreach support for youth who are living in Abbotsford and are sexually exploited or at high risk of sexual exploitation.

Ages:               12 - 18
Hours:              Monday to Friday, flexible
Website:          www.yrc.ca

Youth Mentorship Program (Youth Resource Centre)
(604) 870-4972

A program to increase youth resiliency and success through the provision of positive role models. If you are interested in being a youth or adult mentor please call the YRC intake line.

Ages:               12 - 18
Hours:              Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website:          www.yrc.ca