Key Points:
Websites:
We defend and uphold the freedom and intrinsic value of all human beings to end human trafficking and transform our world.
https://www.illuminateht.com/
To contact Illuminate’s Anti-Human Trafficking Program staff regarding programs and referrals:
- Toll-Free: 1-855-332-4283
- Daytime hours: 604-347-9500
- Illuminate Referrals: referrals@illuminateht.com
- General Inquiries: connect@illuminateht.com
To contact The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters:
- Media & General Inquiries: 604-296-3819
- Divisional Website: www.salvationarmy.ca/britishcolumbia
- Follow Us on Twitter: @salarmybc
The Salvation Army’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Impact Reports:
2022: https://salvationist.ca/modern-slavery-human-trafficking-response/fight-for-freedom/canada-and-bermuda-impact-report/2022/
Research from Illuminate:
Shift 1: Survivor Service Access 2022: Lifting Up Experiences and Improving Service Access for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Canada |
Other Resources
VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT COUNTER EXPLOITATION UNIT
A specialized police unit dedicated to investigating human trafficking, exploitation, internet child exploitation, and sex worker safety.
Phone Number: 604-717-2586
RCMP HUMAN TRAFFICKING NATIONAL COORDINATOR CENTRE
A national view from a law enforcement perspective of domestic and international sex trafficking as it relates to Canada. You can contact them for up-to-date, recent statistics on human trafficking and promotional resources.
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ht-tp/index-eng.htm
CHILDREN OF THE STREET SOCIETY
Children of the Street works to prevent the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia. They travel throughout BC providing workshops provide young people with the information and practical tools they need to learn how to keep safe from sexual exploitation. They also offer a free, extensive guide for parents whose youth are at risk of sexual exploitation and one-to-one parenting support.
CYBERTIP
Cybertip is an online resource for resources and reporting potential incidences of online exploitation against children and youth, which connects directly to law enforcement.
PLEA COMMUNITY SERVICES ONYX PROGRAM
Information and referral services to immediate crisis support to victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services. VictimLinkBC staff can connect you to a network of community, social, health, justice and government resources, including victim services, transition houses and counselling resources. They also provide information on the justice system, relevant federal and provincial legislation and programs, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order registry and other resources as needed. VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or sending an email to: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca.