Why The Maddison Sessions Matter “The Maddison Sessions (TMS) isn’t just education, it’s a reminder of why we do this work.” ~ the voices from the Police Officers, Crowns, Analysts and Safety Network coordinators who attended. notinmycity.ca 📸 Zack Melhus

ALERT’s recent seizure of more than 500,000 child sexual exploitation files in Okotoks, Alberta shows the massive scale of this crime. At the press conference announcing this horrific violation of children’s rights in Canada, law enforcement members’ eyes welled up with tears. The Supreme Court’s 2020 Friesen decision was clear: sentences for sexual offences against children must condemn the profound damage caused and help deter future offenders. However, the 2025 Senneville decision removed the one-year mandatory minimum for possession and accessing this material, creating more uncertainty in sentencing. Bill C-16 (focused on child protection and trafficking) is at third reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet passed the Senate or received Royal Assent. The bill includes positive steps such as making trafficking-linked murders first-degree murder and improving court supports for victims. Our most vulnerable children deserve full protection and real consequences for offenders. There is still time to raise your voice and sign the #NotInMyCity petition. notinmycity.ca/protect-our-c…

Networking & Cross-Jurisdictional Impact - The Maddison Sessions 2026 TMS attendees repeatedly said that the relationships built here, translate directly into faster case resolutions, better victim support, & stronger collaboration across provinces. 📸 Zack Melhus

Big celebrations, festivals, and tournaments should be about joy, unity, and unforgettable moments - not exploitation. Together, we’re partnering to keep large events safe! Learn the signs. Take action. Take our free 30-minute e-learning course: notinmycity.ca/learn/

Spotlight on HER Victory with Founder & Executive Director Jacquie Meyer What inspires you most about the survivors you meet at HER Victory? hervictory.ca notinmycity.ca

Willyam Desputeau testimony was described by attendees as ‘profoundly moving,’ ‘motivating,’ ‘eye-opening,’ especially around male victims of trafficking. Many said it fundamentally changed how they’ll screen for & support victims going forward. 📸 Zack Melhus

☀️Reminder: Buffalo Bones 2026 Event is coming up soon! Join the #NotInMyCity community for an unforgettable evening of Fine Art, Live Music & Exquisite Cuisine at the historic Deane House in Calgary’s Inglewood. showpass.com/buffalobones_ni…

A collection of over half a million child sexual exploitation photos and videos have been discovered following the arrest of an Okotoks man. alert-ab.ca/extensive-child-…

TMS 2026 attendees said their skills will improve because of what they learned. This isn’t just another conference, it’s where real change in human trafficking investigations begins. notinmycity.ca 📸 Zack Melhus

Spotlight on Her Victory with Founder & Executive Director Jacquie Meyer How #NotInMyCity & Her Victory have worked together over the years. hervictory.ca notinmycity.ca

Awareness saves lives. Conversations create change. Partnerships create impact. Thanks to Grand River Transit, Pattison Outdoor, & Waterloo Regional Police for standing with #notinmycity to educate communities & protect those at risk. NotInMyCity.ca

Be part of the impact beyond the green. The @rogersclassic brings together charities, sponsors & volunteers to support children & youth across Alberta. 100% of funds donated go directly to the charity & are matched up to 50%. Thank you for your donation! notinmycity.ca

A 70-year-old Calgary man has been charged child sexual exploitation offences. ICE is concerned given the extreme nature of the offence-related content that was allegedly being shared. alert-ab.ca/calgary-man-arre…

At #NIMC, we’re honored to partner with Lifted because we know mental health matters deeply in the fight against human trafficking. When our kids are mentally healthy, supported, and empowered, they are far less vulnerable to exploitation. @dallassmith @paulbrandt

ALERT assisted @reginapolice with Project Anchor - a human trafficking investigation. Find out more: reginapolice.ca/2026/05/27/o…

Spotlight on Her Victory with Founder & Executive Director Jacquie Meyer Her Victory’s Safe House - Her Home hervictory.ca

Thank You, Dr. Diana Monea 💛 For years, Dr. Diana Monea has been a steadfast ally of #notinmycity . At her beautiful optometry clinic, she proudly displays the yellow rose, a powerful symbol of hope, awareness, and support for those who have been trafficked and are vulnerable.

Today marks #InternationalMissingChildrensDay 📍 In 2025, 4,598 people were reported missing in Calgary. Most children & youth are found quickly, often within hours. All children and youth who were reported missing last year were located. While this is encouraging, every missing child represents a dangerous situation & every second counts. 🔎 Youth (aged 12-17) made up 50% of all missing person reports 🔎 Children (aged 11 & under) made up 5.5% of all missing person reports 🔎 33% of children were located where they went missing from (ie. returned home) & 16% were found within 500m 🔎 58% of youth were located where they went missing from For cases that don’t meet the threshold of an AMBER Alert, we partner with the @MCSCanada to share alerts about missing children & youth in the Calgary area through MCSC’s RESCU. MCSC RESCU sends real-time SMS alerts about missing children & youth in your area, helping to bring more eyes to cases that need it most. 📣 Be part of the search. Be part of the solution. Subscribe to receive MCSC RESCU alerts at rescu.mcsc.ca.

RT @OPP_News: Children go missing in #Ontario every year. Each situation is unique, and prevention starts with awareness. t.co/Zk…