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nCourage french is an Anti-Human Trafficking integrated
Service Hub in the Region of Peel. We provide trauma
informed, client-centered service, to victims/survivors
and indivials at risk of human sex traffickings.
nCourage provides low barrier, dedicated services for victims/survivors and individuals at-risk of human sex trafficking. nCourage provides core services such as system navigation, client navigation, risk assessment, safety planning, case management, trauma counseling and outreach.
Sex trafficking is a growing issue throughout Canada, and an issue that is affecting our community of Peel every day. In response, the Region of Peel developed an Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy to provide dedicated supports and services. nCourage has been developed to provide intervention and prevention to support victims/survivors, and anyone at-risk of sexual exploitation.
Get to know the issue
What is Human Trafficking
The recruitment, transporting, transferring, receiving, holding, concealing or harbouring a person, or who exercises control or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation.
What is Sexual Exploitation
Sexual exploitation/trafficking is exploiting someone through force, fraud or coercion for another person’s financial gain through sexual acts.
Anyone can be a victim
No one is immune to human trafficking. While the majority of victims identify as girls, and women; however males, and non-binary are also victims of trafficking. People of all gender identities and gender expressions can be trafficked.
How are victims recruited
- Traffickers are strategic in how they recruit victims. They may go to places they can meet young, vulnerable, or in-transit people; bus stations, shelters, group homes, malls, or even outside of schools. They also target people online so they can hide their identities while trying to find out personal information.
- Many young people are extremely vulnerable to becoming victims of sexual exploitation, data tells us there is an increased risk, and vulnerabilities for those between 13-24 years old; however, anyone can be a victim at any age.
Know the Signs, See the Signs
Know the signs
- Isolation from Family and friends.
- No phone, inconsistent phone, or more than one phone.
- The person is always being monitored or controlled.
- May not have identification on them.
- Cannot leave the current situation due to safety concern.
- Dictated or restricted movement.
- Speaking in a rehearsed way.
- Someone speaks for you / them.
What are some red flags
- There are not always clear indicators of human trafficking, however an individual may a potential victim if they:
- Exhibit a sudden change in behavior or, personality (attitude, withdrawn, new friends).
- Rarely respond to messages and/or calls.
- Change in style of clothes.
- Extremely tired, above what might be going on.
- Hair style change and/or nails are manicured.
- Absent from school (more than normal.)
It isn’t always obvious that you or someone you know may need help. Be aware of the signs, be informed, and know your resources for help.
A safe place to share
nCourage is an Anti-Human Trafficking integrated
Service Hub in the Region of Peel. We provide trauma
informed, client-centered service, to victims/survivors
and indivials at risk of human sex traffickings.