COPE (Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation)

Programs / COPE (Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation)

For more information about COPE,
please email us at: [email protected]
Or call 1-800-743-6179

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Where to Start?

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact McMan Central:

Phone: (403) 227-5580
Email: [email protected]

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Purpose

The Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation (COPE) Program supports youth aged 12

-24, who are at risk of, or engaged in sexual exploitation within Central Alberta.

Olds and Area

Red Deer and Area

Wetaskiwin and Area

Rocky Mountain House and Drayton Valley

Wainwright, Llyod Minster and Area

This voluntary program helps youth and their families reduce the risks of sexual exploitation in

the community and online. We support youth and their families to:

● Learn strategies to increase personal safety

● Build and maintain healthy relationships

● Make informed choices about their care and plan for the future

● Navigate education, intervention and related resources

● Access supports and referrals available through community

● resources

● Increase the youth’s self-efficacy and independence.

COPE also provides education and awareness building in various community settings. Our

Community Education Series helps organizations and communities learn more about sexual

exploitation, healthy relationships and personal safety.