Resources at a glance.
Identifying CSEC
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What is CSEC?
What is the definition of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth? How is it happening and why do we use this term?
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most common questions people have about human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
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Risk Factors and Warning Signs
What are the factors that place people at higher risk for CSEC? What warning signs should you look out for?
Reporting CSEC in Nova Scotia
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Duty to Report CSEC
When does a Duty to Report to Child and Family Services apply in cases of CSEC?
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Who to Contact?
Who should I call if I think a child or youth is being trafficked or sexually exploited?
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Criminal Code Information
When has a crime taken place in relation to the sex trade in Canada?
Responding to CSEC
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Talking to Youth
What are the best ways to talk to youth if we think they are at-risk, being groomed, or entrenched in the commercial sex trade?
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Survivor-Informed Leadership
Learn about the ways that the TESS Partnership is centering survivor voices and expertise in practice and response.
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Best Practice
An overview of best practice for working with victims and survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
Additional Resources
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Video Resources
A collection of video resources on the topic of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
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Parent Resources
Links to resources and toolkits for parents from around the web to help them keep their kids safe
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Educator Resources
This is a one stop shop for anyone working within schools or with students. Links to websites, articles, and more can be found here.
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Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of Youth: An Introduction Online Learning
Part of the Breaking the Silence Online Learning Course developed by the Department of Community Services. This module is an introduction to the issue of the sexual exploitation/trafficking of children and youth. The information in this module will help you recognize the signs of sexual exploitation and human trafficking and how to offer support.
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Research & Reports
Links to research and government reports on the issue of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation from Nova Scotia and Canada