12 May 2023 | Article de blogue

Do you know the resources that can help you?

In a situation of sexual exploitation, an individual takes advantage of a person’s vulnerability or dependence to use their body in a sexual manner in order to gain an advantage (financial, social, etc.). The individual may also take advantage of unequal power relations between him or herself and the person to sexually exploit them.

Sexual exploitation is a form of sexual abuse and has many consequences for the victims. There are many resources available to help.

Other words you might hear in connection with sexual exploitation :

Human trafficking

Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons for the purpose of exploitation. These actions are done by threat, use of force, kidnapping, fraud, deception, abuse of authority, etc.

Prostitution

Prostitution is the offering of sexual services in exchange for goods or services. Most of the time, the person offering sexual services is not doing so for their own sexual or emotional needs, but rather to obtain goods or services in exchange (money, food, a place to sleep, etc.). Prostitution of minors has always been prohibited in Canada and is considered sexual exploitation.

The pimp

A pimp is a person who facilitates or receives income from the prostitution or sexual exploitation of another person. It is a person who causes another person (whether a minor or an adult) to offer or perform sexual services in exchange for something such as money, drugs, etc. A pimp may also exercise control over the actions of the other person.

What to do now?

If you recognize yourself in any of these different elements, it is important to talk about it.

This list contains contact information for various services, resources and organizations that can help you. Some of them specifically target sexual exploitation and human trafficking, while others target other issues that you may be able to identify with. You can contact these numbers or visit their websites at any time. These people are there for you and can help you according to your needs.

Resources for victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking

The following intervention teams are available to help and support you if you’re dealing with difficulties due to sexual exploitation. You’ll be able to get support and assistance based on your needs and your aspirations.

Montréal

Project for interventions with minor prostitutes (PIAMP)

Ages 12 to 25

Concertation des luttes contre l’exploitation sexuelle (CLES)

Girls and women only

Les Survivantes Program

Affiliated with the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal

SPHÈRES Project

Ages 12 to 24

Montérégie

Maison Kekpart – Projet Sans P NI E

A place where you can talk with other teens and youth workers
1000 Blvd. Roland-Therrien, Longueuil

Mobilis Project

Ages 16 or older

Laval

Projet Z

Ages 12 to 24

Les Survivantes Program

Affiliated with the Service de police de Laval

Québec

Projet Intervention Prostitution Québec (PIPQ)

Laurentides

The Beacon of the Freed

English and French

Resources for victims of sexual exploitation

Centres providing medico-social intervention services

Were you victim of a sexual assault in the past 6 months? Go to the designated centre in your region. They’ll welcome you and provide support to deal with any medical, legal or psychological issues. Contact the Sexual Violence Helpline to find the designated centre nearest you.

Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS)

*Girls and women only
You can contact the CALACS in your area to schedule private meetings with their counsellors. Visit the website to find the CALACS in your region.

Sexual Violence Helpline

Helpline counsellors are there for you, to listen and support you, and to provide information based on your needs, whether you’ve experienced sexual violence or know someone in this situation.

Youth Resources

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Québec

Ages 15 to 35
Do you need help to find a job, to go back to school or with a personal project? Find your CJE.

Street work community organizations

Are you homeless? Are you lonely? Are you dealing with substance abuse problems? Are you anxious or dealing with some type of violence? Contact the street work community organization in your region.

Maisons des jeunes du Québec

Ages 12 to 17
A “Maison des jeunes”, or youth centre, is a place where you can go and talk with other teenagers. Youth workers are also there to moderate activities and can provide support if you need their help.

Auberges du cœur du Québec

Ages 12 to 35, depending on the Auberge
Are you having a hard time? Don’t have a place to live? Contact the Auberge du coeur in your region.

Resources for crime victims

Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC)

Were you victim of a crime or did you witness a crime? Are you a relative of a crime victim? You can get help.

Support organizations

Deuil-Jeunesse

Are you grieving? Are you dealing with a serious illness, the death of a loved one or a loss due to parental separation, abandonment, adoption or a disappearance? Call Deuil Jeunesse.

LigneParents

Are you a parent or about to be? Ligne Parents is there for you, to listen and to provide support.

NeedHelpNow

You can contact NeedHelpNow if you need help to stop the spread of sexual pictures or videos. You’ll find advice on how to handle the situation on their website.

Interligne

You’ve got questions or concerns about sexual diversity, gender diversity or your own sexual orientation? You can talk to Interligne professionals by calling their hotline.

SOS Grossesse

Need to talk about contraception, pregnancy or interruption of pregnancy? Give them a call.

Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB)

Think you might be suffering from an eating disorder? Do you have questions, need advice or someone ready to listen? You can call, chat or write to ANEB Text: 1 800 630-0907

Gambling: Help and Referral

Are you worried about your gaming (gambling, video games, online and offline)? This is a great place to find some help.

Crime ça suffit!

Are you a victim of a crime committed by another teenager? You have rights. To see things more clearly, visit this website

Drugs: Help and Referral

Are you worried about your drug or alcohol use? This is a great place to find some help.

SOS violence conjugale

Text: 438 601-1211
Do you worry about your relationship? Have you identified violent behaviours in your relationship? SOS Violence Conjugale can help you find the support you need.

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

Are you a human trafficking victim or survivor? This hotline can put you in contact with social and emergency services or any organization that could help you with the legal side of things.

Kids Help Phone

Ages 5 to 20
A countrywide bilingual service for young people aged 20 and under who need to talk to a professional. Text : Text CONNECT to 686868

Tel-Jeunes

Ages 5 to 20
A judgment-free, confidential space where you can ask for information and find someone ready to listen. By phone (1 800 263-2266), text (514 600-1002) or chat.

Emergency – 24/7

Quebec Crisis Centres / Suicide

Crisis intervention to help you when you’re in distress, or thinking about suicide.

Info-Santé, Info-Social

When you need information, referrals or someone you can talk to about your physical or mental health.

Police, ambulance, fire department, emergency, health services

For emergencies that require immediate intervention.

Other words you might hear in connection with sexual exploitation :

Human trafficking

Prostitution

The pimp

What to do now?

Resources for victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking

Montréal

Project for interventions with minor prostitutes (PIAMP)

Concertation des luttes contre l’exploitation sexuelle (CLES)

Les Survivantes Program

SPHÈRES Project

Montérégie

Maison Kekpart – Projet Sans P NI E

Mobilis Project

Laval

Projet Z

Les Survivantes Program

Québec

Projet Intervention Prostitution Québec (PIPQ)

Laurentides

The Beacon of the Freed

Resources for victims of sexual exploitation

Centres providing medico-social intervention services

Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS)

Sexual Violence Helpline

Youth Resources

Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Québec

Street work community organizations

Maisons des jeunes du Québec

Auberges du cœur du Québec

Resources for crime victims

Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC)

Support organizations

Deuil-Jeunesse

LigneParents

NeedHelpNow

Interligne

SOS Grossesse

Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB)

Gambling: Help and Referral

Crime ça suffit!

Drugs: Help and Referral

SOS violence conjugale

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

Kids Help Phone

Tel-Jeunes

Emergency – 24/7

Quebec Crisis Centres / Suicide

Info-Santé, Info-Social

Police, ambulance, fire department, emergency, health services

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