The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will participate in a ceremony in partnership with the Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY) to proclaim the Week to Address to Sexual Exploitation of Youth.

The event will take place today (Monday, May 16) at 11:00 a.m. at Thrive, located at 807 Water Street, St. John’s.

CASEY is comprised of a group of concerned professionals and experiential voices in the community that work together to address issues pertaining to the sexual exploitation of youth. CASEY is the only organization in the province with the mandate of addressing the sexual exploitation of youth.

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Angela Picco
Office of Women and Gender Equality
709-729-4934, 687-4753
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