The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara is proud to endorse the Niagara Children’s Charter.
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TERM DEFINITIONS
What is Child Abuse?
What is Sexual Abuse?
What is Physical Abuse?
What is Internet Luring?
What is a Witness to Violence?
What is Age of Consent?
Staying Safe Resources
Healthy Relationships
All relationships have challenges. It is how we deal with these challenges that make our relationships healthy or unhealthy! Are your relationships healthy?
Be Smart, Strong & Safe
Through a number of fun and interesting activities, this booklet will help children ages 11 & up learn how to identify inappropriate behavior and how to talk to a safe adult when something makes them feel uncomfortable.
Cell Phone Safety
Cell phones are great for messaging and calling friends, keeping up to date on social media, listening to music, and capturing some of life’s greatest moments in pictures or video. But, along with these benefits there are a number of serious risks.
Tips to Stay Safe on the Internet
The internet can be great for help with schoolwork, watching videos, playing games, and chatting with friends. But, there are some serious risks too! Here are some tips that all kids and teens should know about surfing the net.
Healthy Relationships
All relationships have challenges. It is how we deal with these challenges that make our relationships healthy or unhealthy! Are your relationships healthy?
Be Smart, Strong & Safe
Through a number of fun and interesting activities, this booklet will help children ages 11 & up learn how to identify inappropriate behavior and how to talk to a safe adult when something makes them feel uncomfortable.
Cell Phone Safety
Cell phones are great for messaging and calling friends, keeping up to date on social media, listening to music, and capturing some of life’s greatest moments in pictures or video. But, along with these benefits there are a number of serious risks.
Tips to Stay Safe on the Internet
The internet can be great for help with schoolwork, watching videos, playing games, and chatting with friends. But, there are some serious risks too! Here are some tips that all kids and teens should know about surfing the net.
NIAGARA REGION RESOURCES
SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM
The Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program is available through the Niagara Health System.
COALITION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (CEVAW)
CEVAW is a group of organizations within the Niagara Region who have come together to help end violence against women.
PARTNERS TO END CHILD ABUSE NIAGARA
PECAN is group of local agencies that want to make it easier for people to find help in addressing potential or actual instances of child abuse.
CHILD ABUSE UNIT (CAU) OF NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
The Child Abuse Unit (CAU) is a centralized unit that services the entire Region of Niagara. The CAU works closely with Family and Children’s Services Niagara and the Child Advocacy Centre of Niagara.
SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM
The Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program is available through the Niagara Health System.
COALITION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (CEVAW)
CEVAW is a group of organizations within the Niagara Region who have come together to help end violence against women.
PARTNERS TO END CHILD ABUSE NIAGARA
PECAN is group of local agencies that want to make it easier for people to find help in addressing potential or actual instances of child abuse.
CHILD ABUSE UNIT (CAU) OF NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
The Child Abuse Unit (CAU) is a centralized unit that services the entire Region of Niagara. The CAU works closely with Family and Children’s Services Niagara and the Child Advocacy Centre of Niagara.
SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT PROGRAM
The Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program is available through the Niagara Health System.
COALITION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (CEVAW)
CEVAW is a group of organizations within the Niagara Region who have come together to help end violence against women.
CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION, PREVENTION & RESOURCES
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES (OACAS)
OACAS has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario and provided service in the areas of government relations, communications, information management, education and training to advocate for the protection and well-being of children.
STRANGER SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
Learn how to talk to kids about strangers, and find out what to teach them at every age to keep them safe.
THE MAMA BEAR EFFECT
Educating and empowering people to protect children from sexual abuse. Download free body safety colouring pages.
KIDS IN THE KNOW
Kids in the Know is an interactive safety education program for increasing the personal safety of children and reducing their risk of sexual exploitation.
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS FAQ
A guide to assist parents & caregivers of children who have been abused
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children.
RESPECT YOURSELF
Respect Yourself aims to advance culturally safe health and healing for Aboriginal women through education, partnerships and community initiatives, and leadership and advocacy.
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES (OACAS)
OACAS has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario and provided service in the areas of government relations, communications, information management, education and training to advocate for the protection and well-being of children.
STRANGER SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
Learn how to talk to kids about strangers, and find out what to teach them at every age to keep them safe.
THE MAMA BEAR EFFECT
Educating and empowering people to protect children from sexual abuse. Download free body safety colouring pages.
KIDS IN THE KNOW
Kids in the Know is an interactive safety education program for increasing the personal safety of children and reducing their risk of sexual exploitation.
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS FAQ
A guide to assist parents & caregivers of children who have been abused
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children.
RESPECT YOURSELF
Respect Yourself aims to advance culturally safe health and healing for Aboriginal women through education, partnerships and community initiatives, and leadership and advocacy.
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES (OACAS)
OACAS has represented Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario and provided service in the areas of government relations, communications, information management, education and training to advocate for the protection and well-being of children.
ONLINE SAFETY
UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
Resources for parents & caregivers to help support them to learn how to stay safe online.
BOOK YOUR DATA
Book Your Data is a collection of computer security & safety tips, including: cyber bullying, harassment & protecting children against online predators.
THE DOOR THAT’S NOT LOCKED
The Door That’s Not Locked is an interactive website that educates children, parents, and teachers about internet safety.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO INTERNET PRIVACY & ONLINE SECURITY
In this day and age, online privacy is integral. As the Internet has grown and developed over the last 15 years, the risk of fraud or identity theft has become greater. When you combine the threat of bank fraud, viruses, malware and the rise of social media, it’s more important than ever before to safeguard your personal information on the Internet.
BE INTERNET AWESOME
An online resource/game created by Google to help kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world.
ZOE AND MOLLY ONLINE
Zoe and Molly Online features a variety of resources and activities designed to help parents and educators teach young children (Grade 4) about online safety.
TEXTED
An innovative and interactive website designed to teach Canadian teens how to be safe, responsible and respectful users of texting technologies.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – GET CYBER SAFE
Resources for parents and teens about cell phone and cyber safety.
UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
Resources for parents & caregivers to help support them to learn how to stay safe online.
BOOK YOUR DATA
Book Your Data is a collection of computer security & safety tips, including: cyber bullying, harassment & protecting children against online predators.
THE DOOR THAT’S NOT LOCKED
The Door That’s Not Locked is an interactive website that educates children, parents, and teachers about internet safety.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO INTERNET PRIVACY & ONLINE SECURITY
In this day and age, online privacy is integral. As the Internet has grown and developed over the last 15 years, the risk of fraud or identity theft has become greater. When you combine the threat of bank fraud, viruses, malware and the rise of social media, it’s more important than ever before to safeguard your personal information on the Internet.
BE INTERNET AWESOME
An online resource/game created by Google to help kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world.
ZOE AND MOLLY ONLINE
Zoe and Molly Online features a variety of resources and activities designed to help parents and educators teach young children (Grade 4) about online safety.
TEXTED
An innovative and interactive website designed to teach Canadian teens how to be safe, responsible and respectful users of texting technologies.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA – GET CYBER SAFE
Resources for parents and teens about cell phone and cyber safety.
BULLYING & CYBER BULLYING
A COMPREHENSIVE CYBERBULLYING GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Bullying and cyberbullying is well proven to have a number of adverse health effects on the emotional and mental wellbeing of the individual in question.
STOPBULLYING.GOV
Provides information from various government agencies within the U.S.A on bullying & cyber bullying
CYBER BULLYING: THE COMPLETE RESOURCE GUIDE
Children and teens, who are just learning to navigate social relationships, often find themselves in social situations that are fraught with awkward exchanges. When the line between normal, even acceptable, playful teasing crosses into bullying, problems arise.
A COMPREHENSIVE CYBERBULLYING GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Bullying and cyberbullying is well proven to have a number of adverse health effects on the emotional and mental wellbeing of the individual in question.
STOPBULLYING.GOV
Provides information from various government agencies within the U.S.A on bullying & cyber bullying
CYBER BULLYING: THE COMPLETE RESOURCE GUIDE
Children and teens, who are just learning to navigate social relationships, often find themselves in social situations that are fraught with awkward exchanges. When the line between normal, even acceptable, playful teasing crosses into bullying, problems arise.
VICTIM & ADVOCACY RESOURCES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: CONSEQUENCES AND HOW TO GET HELP
It is crucial to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, both in oneself and in others. It happens often enough that all people should be able to recognize the signs and do something about it.
OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (OFOVC)
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime is an independent resource for victims in Canada.
ONTARIO VICTIM SERVICES SECRETARIAT (OVSS)
The OVSS is a division of the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) that works to ensure that victims of crime are treated with respect and receive the information and services they need.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: CONSEQUENCES AND HOW TO GET HELP
It is crucial to be aware of the signs of domestic abuse, both in oneself and in others. It happens often enough that all people should be able to recognize the signs and do something about it.
OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL OMBUDSMAN FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME (OFOVC)
The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime is an independent resource for victims in Canada.
ONTARIO VICTIM SERVICES SECRETARIAT (OVSS)
The OVSS is a division of the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) that works to ensure that victims of crime are treated with respect and receive the information and services they need.