By supporting #NotInMyCity, you are connecting your investment to an entire network of programs and services that will provide hope to the victims of human trafficking. There is a national awakening to human trafficking happening across Canada, and the response is rooted in action, empowerment and hope. We are helping Canadians understand that we don’t have to fear human trafficking, we simply need to work together to prevent it, and know what to do when we see it. We remain vigilant and dedicated to ensuring that freedom from child exploitation and trafficking is a protected right in Canada.
An annual operational summit that began in 2023 in Lake Louise was the first time Canada’s frontline human trafficking investigators gathered together. TMS was developed with input from these investigators, who wanted to share best practices to create a cross-jurisdictional approach to combat human trafficking. Bringing these professionals together to share experiences, leading practices, and strategies supports a stronger, cohesive “No Borders” approach to combatting human trafficking across Canada.
#NIMC has established partnerships with airportsand airlines across Canada to tackle the growing issue of human trafficking. Air travel is often used as a method of transport by human traffickers, making them uniquely positioned to help disrupt human trafficking. Airports have played an instrumental role in raising awareness and educating staff, volunteers, and passengers alike. Airports, airlines and their staff often represent the last line of detection and defense against human trafficking.
The CRM provides outreach-based rapid response and short and long-term case management services for adolescent (aged 12-22) victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking in Calgary and the surrounding areas. Partners include Calgary Police Service, Children’s Services, Alberta Health Services – Mental Health and Addictions, Hull Services, McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Trellis Society, #NotInMyCity, Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, the Calgary Catholic School District and other youth serving organizations. #NIMC has been an integral partner in helping facilitate this collaborative model of service delivery with partners all working collaboratively together at the table. Referrals are triaged on a weekly basis. Partner agencies provide wraparound supports and integrated case planning for youth at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation
The Provincial Human Trafficking Network is cochaired by #NotInMyCity and REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Cities. The Network brings together key stakeholders on a quarterly basis from across the province working in the area of exploitation and human trafficking, to leverage expertise, resources, and advance leading collaborative practice. Started in 2020, the Network continues to grow in membership with 2024 being a year of significant growth. The Network now includes 80 unique organizations, with some of these organizations represented by multiple regional offices across the province. This increase in membership was the result of increased awareness of community groups about the issue of human trafficking, as well as outreach efforts to invite Indigenous organizations to join the Network.
In collaboration with national and international thought leaders, #NIMC has developed a short interactive e-learning course, “Mobilizing Communities to Disrupt Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking in Canada.“ This course is free and available to everyone. Upon completion of the 30-minute course, you will be awarded a certificate.
A campaign calling on our Allies, partners, and businesses to come together, raise awareness every year and continue the disruption on the issue of human trafficking. We ask partners to join the Seeing Yellow campaign, support #NIMC fundraising activities, and re-engage their employees with e-learning.
Not in My City is proud to work alongside organizations, businesses, and community leaders who share our commitment to ending human trafficking. Their partnership amplifies our impact and shows that real change happens when we unite.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our Allies.
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In collaboration with national and international thought leaders, #NotInMyCity has developed a short, interactive e-learning course “Mobilizing Communities to Disrupt Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking in Canada”.
This course is free, and available to everyone. Upon completion of the 30-minute course you will be awarded a certificate.
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