Protection of Sexually Exploited Children

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Children and Family Services


Description
Offers supports to children and youth who want to end their involvement in or are considered at risk for becoming involved in sexual exploitation.

Service provides:

  • support to children and youth who want to end their involvement in sexual exploitation through the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act
  • assistance to children and youth who are considered at risk to become involved in sexual exploitation
  • preventative programs across Alberta to reduce the incidence of child sexual exploitation and the forms that this exploitation can take

Intervention may include:

  • education
  • risk assessment
  • appropriate service provision whether in the community or in a confined setting

Sexually exploited children and youth can access a variety of voluntary community services including:

  • medical assistance
  • drug and alcohol counselling
  • psychological services
  • educational programming
  • placement resources
  • life skills support

Children and youth who are considered immediately at risk to engage in sexual exploitation can be apprehended by police or a caseworker delegated under the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act, taken to a protective safe house, and may be confined from 5 to 47 days. During that time, they may receive:

  • emergency care
  • treatment
  • assessment
  • development of a long term plan to assist in exiting sexual exploitation
  • connections to community support services and placement services if unable to return to the parental home
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • 17 years and younger
  • who are involved in sexual exploitation or at risk of becoming involved in sexual exploitation
Application Process
Service Access: Telephone Information Line, To access service:
  • call a local police department
  • contact a local Children’s Services office
  • visit website to find a local office
  • or contact Child Intervention Services

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-638-0715 (Child Intervention Services)
Telephone
780-827-2245
Toll Free
310-0000 then 780-827-2245
Fax
780-827-4787
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/childrens-services
Email
hs.childrenservs8@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
December 1, 2023
Address
Provincial Building; 10001 Hoppe Avenue
Grande Cache, AB, T0E 0Y0
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.