Need Help?

As our isolation time continues, we realise that there are vulnerable people within our community that may need help.
We are still here to take anonymous tips about domestic abuse and issues where a person’s safety is in jeopardy.
We have reached out to our community partners and they provided us a list of all the support services that are currently functioning in the Greater Victoria area. The list is split into categories of care and explains the way an organisation is conducting their work.

TOP, SOLVE & PREVENT CRIME: The Community & Police working together.

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GLOBAL MODERN SLAVERY DIRECTORY

In recognizing the fact that information about organizations that provide assistance to victims of human trafficking and exploitation should be easily available and accessible, Crime Stoppers International is pleased to collaborate with the Polaris Project through the placement of a link to a Global Modern Slavery Directory.

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Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know

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CYBER BULLYING

Please watch this amazing video done by an Irish Teen on Cyber Bullying.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Click Links Below for additional information: 

National Action Plan: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-ctn-pln-cmbt/index-eng.aspx

Human Trafficking in BC: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking

This is a link to training that will help you spot the signs of Human trafficking. http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/human-trafficking/human-trafficking-training

A short video showing how people can become victims of trafficking.

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YOU TOO CAN HAVE A SECRET IDENTITY & BE A HERO

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is the central agency in Canada that collects information and criminal intelligence on such matters as mass marketing fraud (e.g., telemarketing), advance fee fraud (e.g., West African letters), Internet fraud and identification theft complaints.

Ways to report fraud

By Phone

Toll Free

1-888-495-8501

Hours of operation

Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time

The Little Black Book of Scams…..

Read this handy guide created by the Government of Canada to help you understand all of the different types of scams that are known to be used by people trying to unlawfully take money from you and your loved ones.

WHAT IS SEXTORTION?

Simply put, sextortion is blackmail. It’s when someone threatens to send a sexual image or video of you to other people
if you don’t pay them or provide more sexual content.

Unfortunately, sextortion has been on the rise lately. But there are ways to prevent and fight it.

Help With Overcoming Addictions

www.AddictionCenter.com/addiction/addiction-in-Canada

This is a group that gives clear and unbiased information in how to seek help when seeking treatment relating to all addictions. It is a great resource for addicts and their families.

Understanding Youth and Gangs