Northumberland OPP and Peterborough County OPP are supporting a series of awareness and training sessions during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2026, focused on helping communities better recognize and respond to exploitation.
The sessions are being hosted by Victim Services Peterborough and Northumberland and will centre on human trafficking and internet child exploitation.
Organizers say the survivor-led, trauma-informed sessions build on the success of last year’s program and will include presentations from Victim Services, law enforcement, and a specialized exploitation therapist.
This year’s national theme is “The Power of Collaboration,” with the goal of strengthening prevention, education, and support through partnerships across the community.
A public information session for parents and caregivers of youth will be held Monday, May 11th at the Douro Community Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the session running from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served. Because of the sensitive subject matter, attendees must be 18 or older.
Training sessions for service providers will also be offered May 11th at the L.I.F.E. Centre in Hiawatha and May 13th at Venture13 in Cobourg.
Those sessions run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. and a light breakfast provided.
All events are free, but registration is required by May 4th.
OPP say continued collaboration with Victim Services and local partners helps support victims and survivors while improving awareness and early intervention across the region.
To register or for more information, visit: https://victimservicespeterboroug.simpletix.ca/
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
