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Programs include safe housing for sexually exploited youth, supportive recovery programs, and other programs aimed at serving sexually exploited youth. C., a unique database system that tracks pieces of information to assist in the investigation of sexual exploitation cases. Covenant House Vancouver's Rights of Passage (ROP) is a supported, transitional living program for young people progressing from an "at risk" street lifestyle to stabilized independent living. Services include a long-term (up to 2 years) residential component as well as an individualized case plan including educational, vocational, and after care support services. handles tips from individuals reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. is a unique integrated policing program aimed at reducing the number of youth exploited in the sex trade. Contact them if you have information regarding incidents of child pornography, luring, child sex-tourism, or child prostitution. In addition to specialized programs, many other resources are available to the general youth population in BC, such as safe houses, outreach programs, drop-in centres, and counselling.
PLEA also has short-term housing available for ONYX clients.
Below you will find links to programs and services in BC that are aimed at meeting the needs of sexually exploited youth.
Specialized services for sexually exploited youth are also available across BC through the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
There are many services and programs available for youth who are at risk of being sexually exploited, who are actively being sexually exploited, and who are looking to exit the sex trade.
The following links provide you with information on the range of resources available.