CASEY Coordinator
Nicole Deveau
(709) 754-0536 ext. 203
CASEY Youth Prevention Coordinator
Rose Fazli
(709) 754-0536 ext. 203
Need Support? Call or text (709) 771-1706 or 709-853-6214. This phone is checked Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30pm.
Mandate:
CASEY is comprised of a group of concerned professionals and experiential voices in the community that work together to address issues pertaining to the sexual exploitation of youth. We are the only organization in the province with the mandate of addressing the sexual exploitation of youth.
What is Sexual Exploitation?
Sexual Exploitation, is the abuse of positions of vulnerability, power, trust, and dependency to profit monetarily, materially, socially, or politically off the exploits of another person. Sexual exploitation of youth legally refers to anyone under the age of 18 who is exchanging sexual services. Sexual services can include (but is not limited to) sexual acts, escort services, stripping or pole dancing, erotic massage, child sexual abuse materials, including writing, images, videos, audio recording, phone sex, and more. Sexual exploitation does not necessarily end when a person turns sexual exploitation can be and is present in the adult sex trade industry.
Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:
- Sexual exploitation is not a new issue for St. John’s nor Newfoundland and Labrador. However, until the formation of CASEY there was no group or organization working to address this issue specifically. Many of CASEY’s members support young people who engage in the sex trade. We believe it is critical to do prevention work, and this is the gap in service.
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- To create awareness and understanding of sexual exploitation of youth within the general public, youth, and organizations that work with youth;
- To build capacity to effectively address the issue of sexual exploitation of youth through networking, collaboration, and information sharing;
- To advocate for appropriate supports and resources to reduce or prevent the sexual exploitation of youth;
- To support survivor leadership within CASEY and the broader community.
- Resources
- CASEY Training