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Organization:
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BridgeNorth - Newmarket - Support Services
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Address:
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PO Box 102, 23-1111 Davis Dr
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 9E9
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Accessibility Notes:
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Unknown; contact for information
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Service Description:
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Specialized trauma-informed support for female-identifying and gender-diverse youth who are experiencing vulnerability to or have experienced sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation
SAVVY Program- ?psychoeducational group programming for youth aged 12-18
- topics include healthy and unhealthy relationships, social media and online safety, consent and boundaries, self-esteem, mental health, understanding exploitation and trafficking, safety planning and resources
LifeEdge Program- wraparound support for youth aged 12-17 who have experienced sexual exploitation/sex trafficking.
- day program with individualized goal setting, life skills programming, activities and outings
- case management and wrap-around 1-1 support
Elevate Program- employment readiness and leadership development program for survivors of sexual exploitation/sex trafficking aged 18-29
- 6-month, paid program to build employment readiness skills and support job placement opportunities
Also offers public education and training to the public, parents, educators, law enforcement, and service providers
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Application:
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Contact by phone or email
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Female identifying and gender diverse youth 12-29 years; varies by program
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Area Served:
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Toronto and York Region
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