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Victim Services of
Waterloo Region

Resourceful Links

Just for Teens Links

The following links are provided to victims and the general public in obtaining additional information and assistance on victimization issues. Should you know of a link that should be added, please email it to:  vswr@wrps.on.ca

 

Centre For Youth Crime Prevention
As a by youth for youth initiative, we are uniquely qualified to act as a voice for young Canadians. We provide youth with information on issues that are important to them. We are a forum for expression, we encourage leadership and we incite youth to take a stand and get involved in their schools and communities.
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/youth-safety/centre-for-youth-crime-prevention

Kids Help Line
Open 24 hours a day, the Kids Help Phone is there to help you solve problems that you don’t feel comfortable asking your parents, friends or teachers about. They won’t ask your name and will keep your information confidential.
https://kidshelpphone.ca

 

Guide to Preventing Sexual Violence
Advice and information for teens on how to avoid becoming the victim of sexual violence… or the offender.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/lets-stop-sexual-harassment-and-violence

 

Orchid
Informative resources on health topics for teen girls (i.e. body image, eating, exercising, eating disorders, etc)
https://www.orchidrecoverycenter.com/

 

Sexualityandu
Don’t believe what your friends have told you until you check it here first. Information about health, how to talk to your doctor/parents and how to help friends through some tough issues.
https://www.sexandu.ca/

 

StaySafe.org

Find information about online teen safety with this “Online Teen Safety Guide” that reviews the new dangers and threats posed by the internet.

https://staysafe.org/teens/

 

TeensHealth
Honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up.
https://www.kidshealth.org/en/teens/