Prostitution

• ‘Horrifying’ conditions of Montreal building renewing concerns over safety in Chinatown

  People in Montreal's Chinatown are speaking out again about security, this time about a residential building they believe is the focal point for illegal drug use and prostitution.

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  Aug 10
  
• Ponoka man arrested on suspicion of forcing homeless women into sex work in Edmonton

  ALERT said Christopher Becks, 37, allegedly targeted homeless women with addictions in Edmonton, who he then forced into the sex trade.

  Crime

  Feb 22
  
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• New USask human trafficking study asks for sweeping system changes

  According to a new study, women and girls in remote and rural areas are most likely to be victims of human trafficking. Researchers say social systems lead women to vulnerability.

  Crime

  Jan 23
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• Man accused of procuring young victim coached girls basketball for past 10 years: Peel police

  Police said there may be more victims of prostitution offences related to this investigation.

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
• High-risk offender with history of targeting minors released in Brantford: police

  Brantford police say the notification is part of a Police Services Act stipulation allowing the disclosure of personal information of an offender.

  Crime

  Nov 9, 2022
• 3 Peterborough area men face sex-related charges involving minors: police

  Police launched a 'proactive' investigation following reports of individuals targeting youth under 18 years old for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2022
• 10 arrested after human trafficking investigation by Strathcona County RCMP, ALERT

  Ten people were arrested and each charged with one count of "obtaining sexual services for consideration" after a joint investigation by Strathcona County RCMP and ALERT.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2021
• More education needed to fight human trafficking, experts say

  More education in human trafficking is needed across Canada to combat the growing issue, which has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.

  Crime

  Oct 30, 2021
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• 12th annual Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign launches: ‘I felt scared, helpless’

  LAWC is reporting a 45 per cent increase in women and girls accessing their urgent services program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
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• 30% of sex workers don’t call 911 because of fear of police: study

  A new study finds almost one third of sex workers unable to call 911 due to fear of police.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2021