Aura Freedom International

Record #: MET1830
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 27 Jul 2023

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address Toronto, ON
Canada
Mailing Address PO BOX 61026, RPO EGLINTON-DUFF 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M6E 5B2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service) Organization working to end violence against women and human trafficking through advocacy and education
  • access to referrals, resources, support, and safety planning information for survivors of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking
  • training for service providers, educators and parents on recognizing and preventing gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking
  • workshops and presentations for youth/service providers in schools, youth shelters and group homes to prevent gender-based violence, sexual exploitation or human trafficking in Canada with a focus on root causes and anti-oppression, trained trauma counsellor for on-site disclosures
  • Gender-Based Violence Resource Centre and Human Trafficking Info Hub -- online resources for the prevention of gender-based violence/human trafficking
Sup. Description member of the Patch Adams organization * active member of the Toronto-Counter Human Trafficking Network (TCHTN) * women-led (but all-gender friendly) and based in the City of Toronto * recognizing sex trafficking in Canada, risk factors, vulnerable demographics, the recruitment (or “grooming”) process, safety tips for social media use, visual aids and dialogue with the students, healthy relationships, breaking down harmful gender norms and encouraging gender equality * presentation includes trained trauma counsellor and comprehensive referral list for students and teachers

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Agencies looking for educational programs to prevent violence against women or girls and to prevent sexual exploitation and human trafficking

  • women, girls, and youth who have been exploited or trafficked or who are at risk of violence


Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application Email
Languages English, Italian
Fees None

Administration

Alternate Name HT1 ; HT2