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Cover title.
"MG 5695 March 2006"--Back cover.
© Province of Manitoba, 2006, reproduced with permission; http://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/safe/pdf/neighbourhoodsolutions.pdf.
Summary
"This publication provides an overview of the sex trade, including its
impact on the victims of sexual exploitation and the communities where
it occurs. The publication is also a resource for neighbourhoods that
wish to take action to help reduce the harm caused by street prostitution.
Connecting communities to the many resources available will help
us work together to address sexual exploitation on our streets."--Page 6.
Contents
Part A. Awareness -- 1. An overview of the sex trade in Manitoba -- 1.1. Confronting prostitution and child sexual exploitation in Manitoba -- 2. Offenders -- 2.1. Facts about offenders -- 2.2. When offenders are caught -- 3. Children and adults on the street -- 3.1. Profile of victims -- 3.2. Dangers on the streets -- Part B. Action -- 4. What neighbourhoods can do -- 4.1. Contact Manitoba Justice – Public Safety Investigations Unit -- 4.2. Report child sexual exploitation to your local child and family service agency -- 4.3. Create awareness of the issues -- 4.4. Hold community meetings throughout your neighbourhood -- 4.5. Participate in community co-ordination efforts -- 4.6. Explore mediation options -- 4.7. Examine the neighbourhood’s physical space -- 4.8. Check out neighbourhood safety resources -- 4.9. Identify neighbourhood dangers and learn how to deal with them -- 4.10. Help protect neighbourhood children -- 4.11. Work with law enforcement agencies -- 4.12. Contact Citizens on Patrol Program -- Appendix A. The Government of Manitoba response -- Appendix B. Laws relating to the sex trade -- Appendix C. Manitoba resources -- Appendix D. References.-- Appendix E. Safety fact sheets: Child Find Manitoba.