Sex trafficking is an increasing issue in Canadian cities and towns, with many young people being coerced and forced into the sex trade every day. To combat this, the Joy Smith Foundation has launched a national awareness and education campaign called "See the Trafficking Signs," aimed at preventing Canadian youth from being lured into sex trafficking.
The campaign, created by Toronto agency Diamond, seeks to educate people about the common signs of grooming and trafficking. The campaign features a harrowing video that shows how people are gradually groomed and coerced by sex traffickers. The video highlights the signs of trafficking, such as changes in behavior, isolation, and unexplained gifts. The campaign includes posters in schools and a digital campaign with paid and organic social media support.
The campaign is also being supported by police at both the national and regional levels, reflecting the fact that sex trafficking is widespread and occurs in communities of all sizes.
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