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Understanding and Preventing Sextortion: Protecting Our Youth in the Digital Age
As technology continues to shape how youth connect, learn, and socialize, online safety has never been more important. Over the past few years, a disturbing form of online exploitation known as sextortion has been on the rise across Canada and around the world. ...
Protecting Youth from Risks Linked to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our daily lives, and youth are particularly exposed. AI-based apps and tools can be useful for learning, creating, and communicating, but they can also be misused for harmful purposes, including sexual exploitation or...
Teens and Runaways: How to Identify the Warning Signs
Every year, thousands of youth decide to leave their homes without warning. These departures can often be prevented if the warning signs are spotted in time. This article will help you identify these signs and respond quickly to prevent a runaway. Why It’s...
What to do if Your Child Runs Away: Key Steps for a Quick Response
The runaway of a child is a situation every parent dreads, but it’s important to know how to react if it happens. The first few hours are often crucial for safely finding your child. This article will guide you through the steps to follow to maximize your chances of...
Preventing Runaways: Creating an Open Dialogue with Your Children
Communication is one of the most powerful tools parents have to prevent their child from running away. However, it’s not always easy to create an environment where youth feel confident enough to talk about their problems or emotions. In this article, we’ll provide...
Why Do Teens Run Away: Understanding the Causes and Preventing Risks
A teenager running away is a major source of concern for parents. When a teen leaves home, they put themselves in a potentially dangerous situation, often in search of a temporary solution to much deeper problems. Why do teens decide to run away from home? By...
Travelling unaccompanied: Safety Tips
Throughout the year, many children travel unaccompanied by bus, train, or plane to visit a parent, grandparents, or other family members. Appropriate planning with transport companies is the best way to prevent bad experiences and ensure your child's safety throughout...
Understanding the Criteria for Activating an AMBER Alert in Quebec
At the Missing Children’s Network, we understand the anxiety and concern felt by families and the community when a child goes missing. Reactions are often strong, and expectations high regarding the activation of an AMBER Alert. However, it is crucial to understand...
Teen Personal Safety: A How-to Guide
Adolescence is a time of discovery and challenges, but it also comes with responsibilities. We believe, it's crucial that your teenager understands aspects related to their well-being and safety and to remind them that although they’re getting older, they are not...