Toronto's Angela Program Expands for World Cup

0:00Victim Services, Toronto, is rolling out a big campaign against gender-based violence right as the city gears up for 300,000 visitors at. The FIFA World Cup this summer. They're expanding the Asper Angela program, which kicked off in Toronto back in 2023, so folks in tough spots can quietly signal for. Help. Earlier this week, they announced this push because major sports events often spike intimate partner violence. Research from the University of Calgary showed a 40% jump in calls during big gains like the Great Cut Finals in 2012 and 2014. Leaders like CEO Carly Kaleesh stress how crucial this is, with partnerships across retail, hotels, healthcare, transit, and tourism training, thousand more frontline workers and volunteers. Places like the sea and tower, Sheraton hotels, and paramedics are jumping into spot and support those at risk. The setup is simple, say, is Angela there? And train staff whisk you to a safe spot, linking you to 24 hour victim services or police

1:03on scene. They'll roll out sneaky posters with QR codes, a new website, and an interactive map in busy areas for easy access. Toronto police are also eyeing human trafficking during the crowds, noting these moments give victims a rare shot to break free discreetly. With the World Cup hype building, this network aims to keep everyone safer on the streets and beyond. Local news, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.