Do YOU know something? 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 19th Annual Awareness Guide
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 1 CRIME STOPPERS HELPS TO SOLVE A CRIME EVERY 14 MINUTES SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD. In July 1976, Greg MacAleese, a Canadian-born police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico was investigating a robbery/murder that took place on a Friday night at a local Phillips 66 gas station in a well-traveled part of town. The victim, Michael Carmen, was only two weeks from marrying his high school sweetheart, and was filling in for a friend who needed that shift off that night. Michael had cooperated with the robbers and turned over the $36 in the till, but they shot him anyway. Michael died four hours later. MacAleese was frustrated that no one would come forward with information on this crime. He determined that there were two reasons for the public’s lack of confidence in their police department: (1) Citizens were apathetic. In other words, “why bother,” or “what’s in it for me?” (2) Fear of criminal retaliation. Many citizens in Albuquerque believed that if they came forward with information, they might be the next victim. Determined that this case could be solved, MacAleese approached his Chief of Police, local businesses and the media with the idea that to overcome apathy by having local businesses offer a cash award as an incentive for anyone with information to call police. To overcome fear of criminal retaliation, they would offer callers complete anonymity. A local television station agreed to re-enact this crime in September. The re-enactment aired at approximately 10:45p.m. during their newscast, and by 8:00a.m. the next morning, the crime was solved. Impressed with the results, MacAleese sought the support of the Chief of Police to continue this type of approach to solving crimes. The chief agreed that if Crime Stoppers could solve 30 serious crimes by the end of the year he would consider making it permanent and part of Albuquerque Police Department’s fight against crime. In fact, in the next four months, Crime Stoppers solved 300 crimes! Crime Stoppers took off ! And the program grew so much that by October 1980, Crime Stoppers USA had 59 programs. Then in August 1983, Crime Stoppers International was formed to reflect the worldwide interest in this unique program. Today, there are more than 1,700 programs worldwide and that all operate in exactly the same way - with We offer cash awards and complete anonymity. THE PARTNERS - THE VOLUNTEERS Crime Stoppers is a partnership between the community, the police and media. Each partner has a distinct and important role in the success of our program. Crime Stoppers is administered and overseen by volunteers from communities around Nova Scotia. Without doubt, each volunteer brings a strong belief in safe homes and safe communities to this successful investigative tool for our police agencies. You will see our volunteers at community events promoting the many successes attributed to Crime Stoppers. They are charged with the fundraising for cash awards. They also determine the cash awards and even pay those awards. THE PARTNERS - THE POLICE The police receive the tips and pass them on to the appropriate investigating agency. The police provide information on crimes so we can research and write the Crime of the Week features that you read about in your local newspapers, hear on a radio station or view on television. The information from tipsters is assessed and passed on to the appropriate investigating agency. They promote Crime Stoppers through public speaking and public service announcements. THE PARTNERS - THE MEDIA The media’s role is to keep Crime Stoppers in the public domain. Whether it’s the Crime of the Week, a public service announcement or promoting the many successes of Crime Stoppers, their role is vital to the overall success of the program. The media reassure the public that this program works. The Crime Stoppers program is very fortunate to have our Crime of the Week feature and Public Service Announcements donated by the media. A successful Crime Stoppers Program could not function as well without this kind of support. 1976 – 2020 Like any other successful idea, Crime Stoppers has seen a steady growth since its inception. Crime Stoppers Albuquerque grew to Crime Stoppers New Mexico to Crime Stoppers USA and in 1981, became Crime Stoppers International (CSI) when the first program outside the United States started in Calgary, Alberta. Crime Stoppers was introduced to the citizens of Nova Scotia in 1987. Today, there are over 1,800 programs worldwide. All programs operate with the complete guarantee of anonymity and cash awards. CSI has been recognized by Interpol as an effective crime-fighting organization. CSI has also been recognized by the United Nations. Since its genesis in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976, information anonymously shared with Crime Stoppers has led to the arrest of more than 1 million criminals; the seizure of over US$9 billion worth of illicit drugs; and the disruption of many organised criminal networks. THE TUPSZ OF DSJNF!TUPQQFST!
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 3 The Crime Stoppers programs were launched in November 1987 with a program for mainland Nova Scotia and a second for Cape Breton Island. Not unlike the first Crime Stoppers in Albuquerque, our programs took off. We can boast that we’ve solved such serious crimes as murder, aggravated sexual assault, fraud, arson, illegal smuggling and drug dealing. You name it, and our anonymous tipsters have solved it. We proudly say that no matter where you live in Nova Scotia, whether you’re served by the RCMP or a municipal police service, Crime Stoppers has played a significant role in identifying criminals and bringing them to justice. Later in this article, I will share some of the many cases solved by anonymous tipsters. Crime Stoppers has proven its worth many times over to our police and other enforcement agencies. Remember, Crime Stoppers is not a police program. It is an extension of the community assisting law enforcement. How many times have we heard that expression, “is your organization cost effective and efficient in service delivery?” If you apply that statement to Crime Stoppers and how the program operates, you will readily agree that we are effective and efficient. Crime Stoppers tipsters, at no cost to the investigating agency, will relay information on crimes; who is responsible, how they did it, what was stolen, where it’s hidden, and so on. Tipsters save our partners time and effort in investigating crime. Successful tipsters are rewarded in cash, anywhere from $50 to $2,000, for their efforts by the Crime Stoppers program, not the police. Very early in our history, we identified the persons responsible for the murder of a man. The motive for that crime was robbery. The victim was robbed of a small amount of money and through the efforts of a tipster who overheard the perpetrators discuss their crime and, specifically, how they committed it, was so valuable to police that they were able to make two arrests. Eventually, both pleaded guilty. Another case involving a vicious assault was solved through the efforts of a tipster who was able to provide us with the name of the assailant based on a specific description of the attacker. Several years ago, Crime Stoppers identified several people involved in an elaborate debit card scam which, at that time, had cost the banking institution several thousand dollars in losses. The tipster was able to provide precise details on how this group was defrauding the bank. Police believe that approximately 80% of criminal activity is drug related. So Crime Stoppers is always proud of any drug seizure attributed to our program. We are very proud that to date, we have been responsible for removing over $14 MILLION in illegal drugs out of the hands of our youth. Included in those seizures is everything from street level dealing as well as sophisticated growing operations. A cocaine seizure in the mid 1990’s was valued at $400,000. More importantly, police seized several automatic weapons and the persons arrested were high-ranking members of an organized crime group in another part of Canada. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates that approximately 15% of insurance claims are fraudulent. This is a crime that costs us all. There are several cases on the Crime Stoppers books where we have identified people who have engineered their own crime and insurance claim and because of the assistance of our tipsters, Crime Stoppers were able to provide police with specific details of how the so-called crime was committed, what the suspects were claiming in losses and most importantly, where the personal items were actually hidden. (continues) DSJNF!TUPQQFST!- NOVA SCOTIA OUR NJTTJPO STATEMENT Crime Stoppers promotes the reduction of crime through community based effort to provide appropriate authorities with the information needed to lay charges against those responsible. Crime Stoppers endeavors to encourage the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming two key elements that inhibit community involvement: Fear and Apathy. Our goal is to make our communities a safer place to live and conduct business. Cover - darkened forest background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com
4 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) TO THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES jdirving.com Thank you 129 Park Road Elmsdale, NS B2S 2L3 902-883-4970 15246mgr@stores.carquest.com carquest.ca COMEAU’S SEA FOODS LIMITED P.O. BOX 39, SAULNIERVILLE NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA B0W 2Z0 Thank you to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers for working to keep our communities safe! Merci. PHONE: (902) 769-2101 FAX: (902) 769-3594
CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 5 DSJNF!TUPQQFST - NOVA SCOTIA ...continued THIS MONTH THIS YEAR TO DATE Arrests 6 31 3423 Charges Laid 26 135 7677 Cases Cleared 4 23 6048 Property Recovered $1,000 $10,530 $5,783,441 Arson Solved 0 0 $1,245,601 Fraud Solved 0 0 $335,869 Drugs Seized 0 $61,736 $15,348,045 Fugitives Arrested 0 4 452 Tobacco Seized $109,500 $171,762 $3,141,950 Awards Paid $1,900 $7,600 $319,900 Total Calls 606 8,526 155,687 FOR EVERY DOLLAR PAID TO ANONYMOUS TIPSTERS, CRIME STOPPERS HAS RECOVERED APPROXIMATELY %75/34 IN STOLEN PROPERTY AND ILLEGAL DRUGS. THE AVERAGE CASH AWARD PER CASE SOLVED IS %62/38 THE FOLLOWING REFLECTS THE RESULTS OF THE NBJOMBOE!OT!DSJNF!TUPQQFST PROGRAM FROM INCEPTION IN OPWFNCFS!2:98 TO THE END OF PDUPCFS!3131/ We often refer to a Crime Stoppers TIP as “that missing piece of the puzzle.” The puzzle is not complete until every piece is in place and that was the case with a Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week feature several years ago, where we were trying to identify the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run that occurred approximately eighteen months prior to the re-enactment. In this case, the victim and his infant son received minor injuries, but nonetheless, they were injured and deserved justice. All we really had in this case was the obvious: the time, place, day, where the run vehicle should have been damaged, its size and the colour. An observant tipster saw the re-enactment and recalled being at a body shop around the time of collision and remembered that the owner of the vehicle wanted the car to be repaired and painted a completely different colour. The tipster also recalled where this vehicle sustained damage. Luckily for the investigating agency, the body shop still had the front bumper of that vehicle and when it was examined and analyzed, it was found to have paint from the hit vehicle. The accused was arrested, charged and convicted of several criminal code driving offenses. Arson is perhaps one of the most difficult cases to solve because during the commission of the offense not only is property destroyed but so is evidence. We were very fortunate at Crime Stoppers to solve several cases of arson, but one that we are proud of involved property in the valley area of the province. The tipster told Crime Stoppers how the fire was set, what was used as an accelerant, and others who were present and witnessed this crime. The tipster provided the suspect’s name and that the suspect had been seriously burned, along with the fact that they received treatment at another hospital in the province. The suspect did not receive treatment at a local hospital so as not to draw attention to them. These are just a few of our accomplishments. Crime Stoppers’ tipsters have assisted many investigative/ enforcement agencies in this province and beyond. Yet in the numbers below, less than 30% of our callers ask for the cash reward. This phenomenon is almost true with all Crime Stoppers program worldwide.
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 7 Before COVID-19, Annapolis Valley Board members were having a good year. We held BBQs, which raised some funds for promotional material, and used these opportunities to reach a different sector of the public. We explained our program and handed out informative material on the many serious crimes about which we ask for public input. Our volunteers enjoyed riding on our Annapolis Valley Crime Stoppers float in many of the Valley parades and manning a booth at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition at Lawrencetown. Bev Smith has chaired Annapolis Valley Board over the last number of years but has now decided to step aside mainly for family reasons. She and her family have contributed so much of their time and efforts to Crime Stoppers. The work and interest that Bev and Carter contributed to our programs will continue long past their physical attendance. They cannot be replaced, and they will be sorely missed. BOOBQPMJT!WBMMFZ Bob Buchanan Board Chair, Annapolis Valley OPWB!TDPUJB CRIME STOPPERS CPBSE!PG!EJSFDUPST As the new chair this year of the Halifax Board, I want to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for their tireless efforts in spreading the message of “Safe Communities and Neighborhoods, one tip at a time”. We have undertaken this year to spread this positive message that having safe homes and safe communities benefits us all. As a retired RCMP officer with 35 years’ service, I used to see daily how Crime Stoppers tips benefited our investigators in providing that piece of the puzzle to successfully bring persons responsible for various crimes to justice. Our active board continues to promote awareness through community BBQs, events like the Battle of Wits, Stanfield International Airport CS Awareness Day, Police Week and HRM parades. IBMJGBY Les Kakonyi Board Chair, Halifax
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 9 The Colchester Board of Crime Stoppers has participated in a number of activities since last year. Our focus has been promoting the Crime Stoppers program in the community, focusing on combating crime and keeping our communities safe. The Colchester Board consists of twelve active members and Deputy Chief Robert Hearn from Truro Police Service. Our board works diligently to ensure that we utilize our resources to operate effectively to resolve and reduce crime in our communities. Thus far, 2020 has been a challenging year in our area. Our scheduled public awareness events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to resuming these as soon as we are able. Colchester County is also recovering from an unimaginable horrendous crime which claimed the lives of many residents. The shock, horror and sorrow resonated across the country. To everyone who lost a loved one, or was injured, our thoughts are with you. We would like to thank the community for their support. We look forward to serving you in the future. DPMDIFTUFS Amanda Morrisey Board Chair, Colchester Since our last annual report, the Cumberland Board participated in a Race Against Drugs event at a local elementary school. The board held two meetings in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on gatherings. With the restrictions this year, we were unable to participate in our usual activities such as: Police Week, Seniors’ Expos, and a parade. With these activities, we would have been able to distribute materials to promote the TIPS number. We encourage anyone who is interested in or wants to join this group, to contact their local police. The board wishes to thank all individuals, groups, businesses, municipalities and towns in Cumberland that have supported our various activities in past years. Stay safe and hope to see our board up and running another year. DVNCFSMBOE Alfred King Board Chair, Cumberland OPWB!TDPUJB CRIME STOPPERS CPBSE!PG!EJSFDUPST!
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 11 OPWB!TDPUJB CRIME STOPPERS CPBSE!PG!EJSFDUPST! Lunenburg County Crime Stoppers presently have ten members who are dedicated and focused on promoting Crime Stoppers awareness in Lunenburg County. It is very rewarding volunteering for this non-profit organization and we are always looking for new members to help promote Crime Stoppers. Our board members have participated over the year in many activities, starting with booths set up at the Bridgewater Mall passing out pamphlets. We participate in the annual Michelin Safety Fair, Michelin Seniors Expo and some of our favorite activities are the Bridgewater Exhibition parade and Lunenburg Christmas parade of lights. Our board held a BBQ with the support of the Atlantic Superstore in Bridgewater to raise funds for our non-profit organization. The Lunenburg Board aim to continue to promote the Crime Stoppers message within the community and expect to have continued success in promoting awareness in the upcoming year. I would like to thank all the volunteers who take the time to promote this much needed program. MVOFOCVSH Ivan Rodenhiser Board Chair, Lunenburg Greetings from Pictou County Crime Stoppers. We have had another busy year as we continue to meet monthly as well as participate in lots of community activities. Our meetings continue to be held at the Westville Police Dept and we are pleased to report that we have one new member. We also continue our partnership with United Commercial Travellers so that we support one another in community activities. We held an information session this year in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies dealing with problems our youth encounter particularly in our school situations. This session was geared to parents and teachers and we will be repeating it in the fall. Of particular interest was the topic of drugs and the education parents and teachers are looking for with the new laws surrounding legalization of marijuana. We have also taken part in an awareness session for the public regarding volunteer organizations seeking new volunteers to boost their numbers. We also joined local police agencies for a Police Week display at the local Wellness Centre. We have also supported Viola’s Place, the new homeless centre that is coming to Pictou County. We have also done some presentations to seniors groups about cyber security and ways to keep your personal information safe. Lots of information was also shared about the number of scams that are constantly on the go and often target seniors. One of our members has also been very busy making unique crafts which have proved to be good fund raisers. We look forward to continuing our work in Crime Stoppers and promoting this very important organization in our part of the province. QJDUPV Margie MacDonald Board Chair, Pictou County
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 17 TEEN DATING WJPMFODF AWARENESS AND TIPS FACTS • Dating Violence affects one in four teens. This type of abuse is not just physical, but it is emotional abuse also. • Yelling, threatening, name calling, extreme possessiveness, and obsessive phone calling or texting, are all a phase of Dating Violence. • You’re a Victim of Dating Violence if you are going out with someone who… is jealous and possessive, won’t let you have friends, and checks up on you or won’t accept breaking up? • Tries to control you by being bossy, giving orders, making all the decisions, or not taking your opinion seriously? • Puts you down in front of friends or tells you that you would be nothing without him/her? • Is violent? Has a history of fighting, loses his/her temper quickly, brags about mistreating you or others? Grabs, pushes, shove, or hit you? • Scares you? Makes you worry about reaction to things you say or do? Threatens you? Uses or owns weapons? • Pressures you for sex or is forceful or scary about sex? Gets too serious about the relationship too fast? • Makes your family and friends uneasy and concerned for your safety? • Abuses alcohol or other drugs and pressures you to use them? • Believes that he or she should be in control of the relationship? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is possible that you are a victim of Dating Violence or Abuse. Both males and females in heterosexual or homosexual relationships can experience Dating Violence or abuse. • Get out of abusive relationships! Don’t put up with the abuse. You deserve better! • Know that you are not alone. Teens from all over the country of all different economical and ethnic backgrounds have been involved in a violent relationship. • Understand that you have done nothing wrong. It is not your fault. • Know that the longer you stay in the abusive relationship, the more intensive the violence will become. • Talk with your parents, a friend, counselor, a faith or spiritual leader, or someone else you trust. The more isolated you are from your friends and family, the more control your abuser has over you. • Alert a school counselor or security officer about the abuse. • Avoid being alone at school, your job, on the way to and from places and anywhere else he/she might have access to you. • Always tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to be back. • Know that you can get help from professionals at rape crisis centers, health services, counseling centers, your family health care provider, or a local clinic. • Remember that no one is justified in attacking you just because she or he is angry. • Do not meet him/her alone. Do NOT let him/her in your home, car, or near you when you are alone. BEING A FRIEND TO A VICTIMOF DATING VIOLENCE Most teens talk to other teens about their problems. If a friend tells you things that sound like his/her relationship is abusive, here are some suggestions or some ways to help: Don’t ignore signs of abuse. Talk to your friend. • Express your concerns. Tell your friend that your are worried about him/her. Support, do not judge. • Point out your friend’s strengths- many people in abusive relationships suffer from low self-esteem. Remind them of their talents, abilities, and gifts. • Encourage your friend to confide in a trusted adult. Offer to go with the friend for professional help. • Find out what laws may protect your friend from the abuser. • Never put yourself in a dangerous situation with the victim’s partner. Don’t try to mediate, or get directly involved. • Call the police if you witness an assault. Tell an adult (school principal, guidance counselor, or school resource officer) if you suspect the abuse but don’t witness it. • Take Action! Educate teens and adults in your community. Start a peer education program on teen and Dating Violence.
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 19 WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying is characterized by acts of intentional harm, repeated over-time, in a relationship where an imbalance of power exists. It includes physical actions (punching, kicking, biting), verbal actions (threats, name calling, insults, racial or sexual comments), and social exclusion (spreading rumours, ignoring, gossiping, excluding). Boys tend to be more likely to bully and be bullied, usually in the form of a physical attack and exhibition of aggressive behaviour. Alternatively, girls appear to be more prone to indirect bullying in the form of social isolation, slandering and the spreading of rumours. WHAT ARE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN BULLYING, DELINQUENCY AND CRIME? Delinquent behaviour is far more common in children who bully other children. Self-report delinquency studies reveal that almost 40% of boys who frequently bully report delinquent behaviour compared to about 5% of boys who never or infrequently bully. For girls who bully frequently, close to 31% report delinquency compared to 3% of girls who never or infrequently bully. Research also reveals that children who bully are 37% more likely than those who do not bully to commit offences as adults. Similarly, children who bully may later suffer psychological problems, such as externalizing behaviours, aggressive tendencies, and occasional symptoms of depression. The implications of bullying can also be very serious for many victims. For example, male victims of bullying are five times more likely to be depressed and girls are over three times more likely to be depressed than their male and female classmates. Male and female victims of bullying are more likely to exhibit symptoms of suicide. Moreover, research suggests that the effects of bullying do not disappear with time. For example, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that “individuals formerly bullied were found to have higher levels of depression and poorer self-esteem at the age of 23, despite the fact that, as adults, they were no more harassed or socially isolated than comparison adults”. Bullying behaviour during childhood is closely associated with future anti-social behaviour in adolescence and adulthood. Children who bully may turn into adolescents who sexually harass, become involved in delinquent or gang-related behaviours, or engage in date violence. As adults, these same individuals may display harassment in the workplace or may commit spousal, child, or senior abuse. The prevention of bullying behaviour in children and youth is an important factor for reducing the likelihood of future criminal activity. WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BULLYING? Significant individual risk factors for bullying behaviour include persistent negative attitudes and early aggressive behaviour. Some risk factors for bullying are also risk factors for general delinquency, such as truancy, aggressive behaviour and a lack of respect for authority figures. Some risk factors are more frequent in children who bully, and they include CVMMZJOH!PREVENTION NATURE AND EXTENT OF BULLYING IN CANADA ...continued on page 25
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 25 trouble concentrating in class and a lack of empathy and compassion for others. Gender differences also exist between the risk factors associated with bullying behaviour. For girls, bullying behaviour is closely linked to abuse suffered in the home, whereas bullying behaviour in boys is closely linked to involvement with anti-social or delinquent peers and behaviour. This explains why harm committed by girls is usually masked and difficult to detect in the social forms of bullying, while bullying behaviour exhibited by boys is primarily physical and visible to others. HOW FREQUENT IS BULLYING? In Canada, studies suggest that roughly 6% of students aged 12 to 19, report bullying others on a weekly basis, 8% report that they are victims of bullying weekly, and 1% report that they are both victimized and bully others on a weekly basis. Bullying surveys also indicate that many more boys than girls report being victims of bullying and almost all boys named male peers as the aggressors. A recent self report survey on delinquency among Toronto youth indicates that 16% of youths in grades 7 to 9 had been bullied on more than 12 occasions during the year prior to the survey. • Physical bullying: Research conducted in Canada, Europe and the United States has shown that roughly 10 to 15 percent of students aged 11 to 15 admitted being involved in weekly physical bullying. Physical bullying peaks in grades 6-8, and gradually declines thereafter. More specifically, this research suggests that boys were twice as likely to report frequent bullying than girls, while both genders reported an equal frequency of victimization. An additional 25-30% of students reported involvement in monthly physical bullying, and unlike the findings associated with weekly bullying behaviours, more boys than girls reported being victimized on a monthly basis. • Verbal bullying: 10-15% of all students reported involvement in weekly verbal bullying. Approximately twice as many students reported being victims of verbal bullying than engaging in verbal bullying themselves. No significant differences between girls and boys were found in this type of bullying. • Social bullying: Students who engage in social bullying are not likely to get caught. Instead, their harmful intentions are masked because the consequences cannot always be seen or heard. In one Canadian study, 41% of all students in grades 4 to 7 reported that they were victims of bullying and/or bullied others monthly. 7% of these students said they were victims of social bullying on a weekly basis, and 2% reported that they bullied other students socially on a weekly basis. Girls are more likely than boys to bully socially and to be victims of this form of bullying. www.publicsafety.gc.ca CVMMZJOH PREVENTION ...continued
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 27 WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING? Human Trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by various means of coercion, force, fraud, or the abuse of power, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation typically includes sexual exploitation, forced labour, involuntary servitude, or slavery. The clandestine nature of Human Trafficking makes it difficult to ascertain its true magnitude. The United Nations however has estimated that over 800,000 persons are trafficked annually. Other organizations have put the estimated totals even higher than this. It is also estimated that more than half of people who are trafficked annually are children! Child victims of trafficking are often exploited for sexual purposes, including prostitution, pornography and sex tourism. They are also exploited for forced labour, including domestic servitude, sweatshop factory work and migrant farming. VICTIMSOFTRAFFICKINGCANBEFOUND IN: • Commercial sex or prostitution • Nannies or servants • Sweatshop factories • Construction • Farming or landscaping WHERE DOES IT OCCUR? DON’T CLOSE YOUR EYES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Certainly experience has shown that Human Trafficking occurs in our major cities across Canada, however it is not exclusively restricted there. Wherever there is a demand for any of the services referred to in the previous list, it is conceivable victims can be found there as well. Perhaps in your own community! Please don’t close your eyes to Human Trafficking. If you suspect or know of Human Trafficking activity, please contact your local Police, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call your local Crime Stoppers. ROOT CAUSES. Some of the main causes for trafficking persons into Canada include: an increasing demand for low cost labour and services across Canada and the United States, poverty, lack of education and employment opportunities and inequality (gender, nationality) in countries of origin. IDENTIFYING VICTIMS HOW TO RECOGNIZE A VICTIM • Speak neither English nor French, or may not speak on their own behalf • Originate from a foreign country • Be unaware of local surroundings even though they have been in the area for an extended period of time • Show evidence of control, intimidation or abnormal psychological fear • Not be able to move or leave job • Have bruises or show signs of physical abuse • Show signs of malnutrition • Be frequently accompanied by an individual who may be their trafficker • Be frequently moved by their trafficker WHAT IS THE VICTIM’S MINDSET? THE VICTIMS MAY: Not self-identify as victims of human trafficking. Victims may not appear to need social services because they have a place to live, food to eat, medical care and what they think is a paying job; Be taught to distrust outsiders, especially law enforcement. They have a sense of fear and distrust toward the government and police because they are afraid they will be deported; Feel better in their current situation than where they came from, even if they are being exploited; Be completely unaware of their rights or may have been intentionally misinformed about their right in our country; Fear for their families in their home countries. Some traffickers threaten that they will harm their families if they report their situations to, or cooperate with, law enforcement. IVNBO!TRAFFICKING THE RISE OF MODERN SLAVERY IN CANADA ...continued
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 29 WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT OPEN YOUR EYES. Quite often, Human Trafficking is happening right in our own communities and we do not notice. The reason we do not notice is often due to a lack of familiarity about Human Trafficking. We encourage you to firstly make yourself aware of the issue of Human Trafficking, and secondly, help your family and friends be aware. By raising awareness levels throughout all communities in Canada, we believe we will be able to greatly reduce the incidence and continuance of Human Trafficking. That is a good thing to do! Please help those victims already in our midst and help prevent the importation and exploitation of more. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS? Firstly, your identity will never be known as Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Your call will be completely anonymous. The information you provide will be forwarded to the Police for investigation and, if proven to be accurate, will help ensure the perpetrator(s) will be arrested and charged, and you would be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. The victim (the person being trafficked) will be provided with assistance and, if from another country, can be provided with a temporary residency permit and a safe location while the matter is being resolved. RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS: For victims of unimaginable cruelty, we are appealing for a countrywide fight against Human Trafficking. A national, collaborative, powerful fight. We are appealing because Human Trafficking is modern day slavery. We are appealing because these victims have no voice. Crime Stoppers programs all across Canada have a proven record at helping solve crime in our communities. We are very pleased to be part of what we believe is the solution to helping to reduce and even eliminate the practice of Human Trafficking in Canada and help curtail the incidence of people being trafficked through Canada to the United States. Please don’t close your eyes! Remember please, that in addition to being a major crime, Human Trafficking is a serious violation of the Human Rights of the individuals who are being trafficked. By participating in our Blue Blindfold Campaign, you will be helping those who are not able to help themselves. Together we can make it stop! If you think you know someone being trafficked or are being trafficked yourself, contact Crime Stoppers for more information on HUMAN TRAFFICKING. IVNBO!TRAFFICKING ...continued WE ARE HERE TO HELP. PLEASE CALL 1 (800) 222-8477
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CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 31 The illegal tobacco trade is a serious threat to the health and safety of Canadians. It is dominated by criminal organizations, which are motivated by the potential of large profits which in turn fund other criminal activities. In the case of many large seizures of illegal tobacco, drugs and weapons have also been seized. Due to its low selling price, illegal tobacco has the potential to increase smoking rates which in turn results in an increase in health care costs for which all citizens pay the price. The illegal tobacco trade varies greatly across the country. Central Canada is the primary source of illegal tobacco products found throughout the rest of the country. The illegal tobacco market in the Atlantic region is almost entirely supplied by criminal networks sourcing their supply from Ontario, Quebec and New York State. The current environment of manufacturing, distributing and selling contraband tobacco products is different from what it was in the early 90s when it was based primarily on the diversion of legally manufactured products. Today, it’s driven largely by illegal manufacturing, although it also features, to a lesser degree, the illegal importation of counterfeit cigarettes which arrive in Canada via marine containers. Several factors contribute to Canada’s illegal tobacco market, including smokers’ motivation to find cheap product, low public recognition and appreciation for the consequences of illegal tobacco, ease of access to illegal tobacco products especially by our youth, and the illegal manufacturing and sale of tobacco products. The illegal tobacco trade deprives all citizens of money that could be used for things like health care and education. Persons who are caught possessing or distributing illegal tobacco can face fines, penalties and even jail time. Crime Stoppers recognizes the seriousness of this issue and its effects on our communities and will continue to work with law enforcement agencies and partners to combat the illegal tobacco trade in Nova Scotia. Modeled along the same lines as the original Crime Stoppers Program is the Crime Stoppers Program for this province’s high schools. Research has shown us that high school is much the same as any other community in the province. School administration and students face many similar issues that are crime related. Minor thefts, vandalism, mischief, such as bomb-scares and setting off fire alarms, drug dealing, liquor offences and bullying. Some schools are so large that they even have their own dedicated police officer at the school for immediate response or assistance. So where does Crime Stoppers fit with school crime? The answer is simple. We offer the same guarantees as our regular program, in that all callers are offered complete anonymity and cash awards. We do not tape or trace calls. We do not subscribe to any form of call identification. The only difference is that our award schedule for high school crime is from $25 – $200 and quite often the school administration will deal with some of these matters internally through suspension, detention or compensation for damages. Crime Stoppers still consider these solved crimes and the callers will qualify for the cash awards. We’ve been doing high school presentations since 1993, and have seen many successes with this unique approach to solving crime. For example, we’ve solved such crimes as theft, drug dealing, and false alarms. We’ve even identified a student who called in a bombscare moments before a high-ranking politician was to visit the school. There is another benefit to having a Crime Stoppers Program in our high schools. Quite often, catching young people getting involved in crime can be the ‘wake up’ call they need. And remember, at Crime Stoppers, we want real information about real crime. Like any other crime reported to Crime Stoppers, the information has to be corroborated through other sources, such as the school administration confirming that they did, in fact, have a report of a stolen article, alarm, etc. TDIPPM!PROGRAMS DPOUSBCBOE!CIGARETTES
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