SEAT Sexual Exploitation Awareness Team

SEAT Sexual Exploitation Awareness Team Funded by Tracia’s Trust (Gov of MB) - all posts are created by SEAT and express our own opinions.

Tracia’s Trust: Manitoba’s Sexual Exploitation Strategy is comprised of several initiatives in the areas of prevention, intervention, legislation, coordination, research and evaluation. The Strategy encompasses the coordination of services for all ages, including children, youth and adults, as well as all forms of s*xual exploitation, including prostitution, po*******hy, s*x trafficking, s*x touri

sm and internet luring. The Manitoba Sexual Exploitation Strategy was launched in December of 2002 and is currently in phase three which has expanded to include a focus on human trafficking and to target those who traffic, exploit and abuse victims. The lead department responsible for coordinating implementation of the strategy is Family Services and Labour however other partner departments and agencies lead specific responses within the strategy. The mission statement of Tracia’s Trust is a province free of s*xual exploitation. One initiative under Tracia’s Trust, is to further develop, support and coordinate several multi-system regional teams throughout the province of Manitoba. As an initiative under the Manitoba Strategy, regional teams bring together diverse community stakeholders utilizing strengths and resources that each brings to the table. Regional teams support existing services, and plan and initiate new programs, projects and activities to combat the issue of s*xual exploitation. The Westman Team Against Sexual Exploitation is a coalition made up of various multi-system stakeholders whose goal is to provide services in a coordinated and integrated manner, including public awareness, and incorporating specialized training for team members to address the issue of s*xual exploitation in any or all its forms regionally and provincially.

05/11/2026
SEAT is down at western manitoba women's centre "Not Asking For It" community event raising awareness in honor of s*xual...
04/23/2026

SEAT is down at western manitoba women's centre "Not Asking For It" community event raising awareness in honor of s*xual assault awareness month.

04/09/2026
03/17/2026

Stop by and visit us at the Career Symposium happening now at the Keystone Centre! Gather some info, ask us some questions, join our committee, check out and take some of our new Swag! We have some draws for gift cards and complete a questionnaire to be entered into our grand prize!
Today 9am-3pm and 6-8pm
Wednesday 9am-3pm

03/16/2026

Manitoba’s Clare’s Law is here, and we want you to be informed.

The Disclosure to Protect Against Intimate Partner Violence Act takes effect March 1, 2026. Starting that day, applications for Manitoba’s Clare’s Law program will be accepted.

If you’re concerned you may be at risk from a current or former intimate or romantic partner, you can apply for help through this program.

Immediate danger? Call 911
Suspect a child is at risk? Call Child and Family Services: 1-866-345-9241
Need urgent support (not immediate danger)? Call or text the 24-hour Gender Based Violence Crisis & Information Line: 1-877-977-0007

Your safety matters. Reach out – support is available.

https://www.gov.mb.ca/familylaw/safety/clares-law.html

03/16/2026

Good Morning!
We are wondering if anyone has a Plinko board or something similar we can use for the Career Symposium this week? Would like to pick up today and returned by Wednesday evening

03/04/2026

Information contained in our media releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you.

03/04/2026

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02/25/2026

How are Canadian courts handling cases of s*xual exploitation and trafficking?

While stemming demand is an important part of the puzzle, how are cases of online s*xual exploitation and human trafficking being handled once they reach the Canadian court system? EmpowerMen has sponsored the research of Dr. John Winterdyk, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Mount Royal University, wholooked into 95 cases between 2015 and 2025 that involved the use of digital technology for the purposes of s*xual exploitation.

An article outlining some of the findings was recently published on LawNow ⚖ https://www.lawnow.org/enhancing-canadas-legal-framework-for-addressing-online-s*xual-exploitation

An overview of the cases shows there are still troubling gaps in the system when dealing with online s*xual exploitation. These matters are still often treated as straightforward prostitution cases, with little attention paid to the buyers or efforts to stem demand. In cases where somebody was convicted of s*x trafficking, sentences were all under five years, and in some cases, less than two years.

But the article also provides some actionable recommendations, including putting survivors first, creating clearer guidelines for prosecutors, strengthening the use of expert testimony, developing mechanisms for reviewing plea agreements, standardizing reporting, and even piloting specialized courts for s*x trafficking. The courts have some catching up to do, but as we’ve seen while talking to people in the legal field across the country, there are those out there working hard to make a difference!

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