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Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police caseloads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia. Data show the problem spiked during COVID-19 when children began spending more time online — but …
Read More »OPP to announce ‘staggering’ results from child exploitation investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police say Wednesday morning they will announce “staggering results” from a child sexual exploitation investigation. The announcement will include the results of a multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Aquatic. OPP said 27 police services across Ontario were part of the investigation. “The abuse and exploitation of children …
Read More »New pilot project coming to Durham Region to educate youth on human trafficking – Durham
A new program is on its way to give youth in Durham Region more resources and education, in the fight against human trafficking in a digital world, geared towards students in grades 7-8. The “TeenIRL (In Real Life) Empowerment and Prevention Program” will be receiving $180,500 over the span of …
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