‘My name is Karly’: Sex trafficking victim joins police on front lines in battle against exploitation
Karly Church is a human trafficking survivor who works in collaboration with the Durham Regional Police Service Human Trafficking Unit, going with them on operations to help council and support people trapped in the sex trade. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) By Jennifer Barr...
York Regional police constable wants to help first responders deal with PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression
Constable Michelle Vincent says that ‘there’s no way that a normal human being exposed to the traumatic incidents that we’re exposed to can go without that mental-health support.’ Photo by TIJANA MARTIN/THE GLOBE AND MAIL By MOLLY HAYES | CRIME AND JUSTICE...
Mental health stigma persists at Barrie police, veteran officer says
Barrie police Const. Brad Traves says there is a lack of mental health support for front-line officers who still experience stigma. – Rick Vanderlinde/Torstar By Rick Vanderlinde. Barrie Advance “If you say those four letters — PTSD — your career is...
Province providing $773,500 for mental health and addictions services in Peterborough-Kawartha
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist Global News Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith has announced more than $770,000 for mental health and addictions services for the riding. The province is providing more than $773,500 to the riding of Peterborough–Kawartha...
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