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
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• 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.