Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY)
Surrey & Delta
Supporting youth that are at risk of exploitation or are being exploited or trafficked.
The Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY) program supports youth 13 to 18 in Surrey or Delta in exiting a situation or lifestyle of sexual exploitation or human trafficking.
The program provides SEY Youth Outreach Workers who meet with youth in their communities, individualized support, education on exploitation and online safety, and connections to other supports.
Funder
Fees
FREE
Eligibility
13 to 18 years old
Resides in Surrey or Delta
This is a voluntary program for youth
Entrance Requirements
Fill out the referral which can be made online by anyone that is needing support or is looking for support for a youth.
Location
CCYH (City Centre Youth Hub) at 10453 Whalley Blvd or NYH (Newton Youth Hub) 114-13479 76th Avenue
Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Other Resources
FAQs – SEY
Yes, the SEY team would support in providing education about online exploitation and advocating for a youth if they require further support.
A SEY worker would educate the youth about sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Get them connected to other supports (i.e. counselling, school and community supports). Empower them to advocate for themselves.
The young person must be willing to leave the lifestyle in order to get support. Once they have voluntarily signed up for the program they will be empowered to leave the exploiter, safety planning, education on grooming, learning about their rights as youth and connecting youth to educational opportunities.