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Program:
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Community Support to Survivors of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
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Address:
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101 Chipman St
Kenora, ON
P9N 1V7
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Location:
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- Located at Chipman St in downtown Kenora
- Closest intersection is at Chipman St and First St S
- Situated near Warehouse One
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Hours:
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Crisis Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Safe drop-in Centre Mon-Fri 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Works to eradicate the social conditions which contribute to violence against individuals who identify as female and their children through public education, lobbying, research and political action
Human Trafficking is a criminal offence and involves recruiting, transporting, transferring, receiving, holding, concealing or harbouring a person, or exercising control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation
Offers the following services to victims/survivors of human trafficking:- Provides a confidential 24-hour Crisis Line
- Provides a safe drop-in centre
- Offers trauma counselling
- Provides outreach to individuals at risk of being victimized
- Offers education, prevention and community supports that will increase awareness and understanding of the causes of human trafficking
- Offers information on police investigation, medical and legal procedures
- Provides individuals advocacy and accompaniment through any procedures they choose
- Offers referrals when requested
- Provides information and support for families and friends of the victim or survivor of human trafficking
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Application:
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Call for assistance; collect calls accepted
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Survivors of human trafficking or sexual exploitation
- Will help adolescents but is mandated for 16 years and over
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Spanish; upon request
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Area Served:
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Kenora and Rainy River
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