Human Trafficking Coalition

Durham Region

The Coalition is comprised of diverse multi-sectoral partner agencies who share a commitment to prevention, advocacy and direct support for survivors of human trafficking. These agencies work together to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed, wrap-around services crucial to mitigating the effects of trauma experienced by survivors. The Coalition strongly adheres to the concept of “Nothing about us, without us” and centralizes the voices of survivors as a critical underpinning of its efforts.



For additional information or to apply for membership please complete the following:

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Please fill out our form with your PDF if you are interested in working with us to end human trafficking.

Learn the Facts

13

YEARS OLD

The average age of recruitment into sex trafficking is 13 years old.

25

AND UNDER

Over 70% of human trafficking victims identified by police are under the age of 25.

2 out of 3

VIOLATIONS ARE IN ONTARIO

About two-thirds of police-reported human trafficking violations in Canada occur in Ontario.

92%

KNEW THEIR TRAFFICKER

92% of sex trafficked individuals knew their trafficker beforehand.

97%

ARE FEMALE

97% of victims of human trafficking were women and girls, although boys can also be trafficked.

90%

OCCUR IN MAJOR CITIES

while 90% of police reported incidents occur in major cities, human trafficking can occur anywhere.

Who is at risk?

Sex trafficking can happen to anyone, but certain communities are more at risk of being exploited and have been historically targeted. Those include:
  • Women and girls
  • Two-spirit, trans or queer-identifying individuals
  • Racialized individuals
  • New immigrants or relocated individuals
  • Individuals living with lower socioeconomic opportunities
  • Indigenous women and girls
  • Individuals with addiction, mental illness or developmental disability
How to Recognize It »
 

Indigenous Women & Girls Face the Highest Risk

Indigenous women & girls make up 4% of Canada’s population, yet 51% of human trafficking survivors. Learn more.

Human Trafficking is Happening in Durham Region

If you’re concerned about yourself or someone you know, help is available.
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Additional Resources

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Parents & Prevention: About Human Trafficking (Pamphlet)

A guide for parents on how to talk to kids about tough topics.

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Human Trafficking: What you need to know

What human trafficking is, how it happens and how to respond.

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Karly’s Story: Human Trafficking Survivor (Video)

Karly Church shares her experience as a human trafficking survivor.

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