Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
Chelsea’s Story is a play based on actual events; it centres on a group of three students who discover the diary of a 15-year-old girl named Chelsea, who is targeted and groomed by a man posing as her boyfriend to traffic her for sex. All performances are open to the public (ages 12 and up) and will have a Q&A session (Talkback) facilitated by SASC following the play.
Chelsea’s Story & Talk Back was created as a tool for adults and youth to understand and recognize sexual exploitation, what to do if they see it, and how to keep themselves and their friends safe.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM (general public)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM (talkback for families, with optional Arabic translation)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM (talkback for families)
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN WATERLOO REGION
Far too often, human trafficking is seen as a problem outside of our community. However, human trafficking is an urgent, growing concern impacting the most vulnerable people in Waterloo Region.
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, there has been a 23 per centincrease in clients in SASC's Anti-Human Trafficking Program. This program provides free, confidential services to those experiencing sexual exploitation and those at risk within Waterloo Region. SASC believes that initiatives like Chelsea's Story help to increase awareness of human trafficking in our community and highlight the support that is available to survivors.
Learn more about SASC's Anti-Human Trafficking Program:www.sascwr.org/ahtp
Those experiencing sexual exploitation can find immediate support via the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888) or by calling SASC's 24 Hour Support Line (519-741-8633).