Human Trafficking in Canada
• what is known about human trafficking
• what the law says about it
• what Canada is doing about it
• what you can do
• where you can find more information.
An Overview of the Child Welfare Systems in Canada
Overview of Canada's child welfare system from one part of the country to another. Systems are currently structured to respond to reports of child maltreatment but are generally not well-funded to take action in preventative measures.
The Maltreatment of Adolescents in Canada – Information for Canadians
This factsheet gives information on the prevalence of the abuse of adolescents aged 15-19 and gives suggestions on what to do if adolescent abuse is suspected.
The Family Violence Youth Site
This is a website designed for children ages 10 and up. It explains what abuse is and how to get help in age-appropriate language and with some interactive tools.
Physical Punishment and Children’s Health
This is a brief article by Joan Durrant explaining the dangers of physical punishment and makes some policy recommendations. She reminds us that one of the reasons for the continued prevalence of child abuse is the societal legitimacy that is accorded it.
Use Your Voice
This is the very well-done website of the campaign mentioned under (5) explaining some of the subtle signs of child abuse and giving advice on reporting this abuse.
Abused Kids Don’t Always Look It
This is an excellent pamphlet about the signs of child abuse and methods of positive parenting that can help prevent it. This was designed as part of a public education campaign directed by Ontario Children’s Aid Societies and was printed as an insert for the newspaper The Sun.
Boost for Kids
These are factsheets that explain child abuse and give advice to professionals caring for children who are possibly being abused or have been abused. Boost for Kids is a Toronto-based agency associated with the Toronto Child Abuse Centre that develops programs and services for the prevention and elimination of violence against children.
Factors Related to Chronic Neglect in Families
This factsheet proposes a definition of neglect, gives statistical information about child neglect in Canada, and outlines some common factors related to the potential for neglect.




