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Prevention & Security
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...
Our Teens Safe and in Love
Adolescence is a particularly tumultuous period during which young individuals begin to explore romantic relationships with considerable significance. These experiences play a crucial role in their development, influencing aspects such as identity, understanding...
Internet Safety
In today's world, internet access has become essential, but this constant connection raises concerns for children's online safety. Despite the numerous advantages that the internet offers, it also comes with its share of risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate...
Safety tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, numerous families are preparing their shopping lists and gift suggestions! It is an exciting time to immerse ourselves in the holiday spirit, but amidst the shopping frenzy and excitement, considering your child's safety is...
Stranger danger is rare, but all too real talking about personnal safety with young children
In light of the recent child abduction attempt and with the school year coming to an end, safety concerns have never been more on the minds of parents. The fact that stranger abductions are rare in Canada is of little comfort to parents and the community. Parents must...
Establishing Boundaries
Respecting individual boundaries is an important part of the groundwork in learning personal safety. People who may target children, begin by breaking down their personal barriers. Establishing personal boundaries is a great way for children to help protect...
Sexual exploitation of youth
A missing child is every family’s worst nightmare. Learning that your child may have been sexually exploited while on the run is one of the most frightening and traumatic times in a parent’s life. Child sexual exploitation is the sexual abuse of minors and involves...