News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, August 16, 2013       PROJECT RETURN The Winnipeg Police Service's Counter Exploitation Unit and Missing Persons Unit, in partnership with StreetReach Winnipeg initiated a joint project with the aim of protecting youth within our city who are at high risk of being sexually exploited.   On August 15, 2013, this proactive effort resulted in:    Eight males being arrested for Communicating for the Purpose of Engaging in Prostitution.  Twenty-six addresses being checked for missing youth with these checks further encompassing curfew and court order compliance checks for past sex offenders.  Three at risk youth being located and each transported to a place of safety.   Thirteen DISC stops (Deter Identify Sex Trade Workers and Consumers) stops were conducted to help identify those involved in the sex trade.  Our commitment to issues surrounding our missing and exploited youth will continue.   StreetReach Winnipeg is an organization that is committed to protecting at risk youth in our community.  It is comprised of numerous organizations including the Child Protection Branch, All Nations Coordinated Response Network,MaryMound Inc., Mamawi and MARTR (Manitoba Association for Residential Treatment Resources).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.