Sextortion is a form of blackmail. Sextorters convince their victims to exchange sexual content and often begin by sharing a sexual photo first. The targeted youth are tricked into exposing themselves over a livestream and being unknowingly recorded. Learn more!

What started as an idea of what could be possible, grew into a movement that involved the entire community stepping up to ensure children and youth who experience abuse have a safe place to be heard. Browse our 10-year report: lunacentre.ca/annual-report

Parents may not have heard of it yet, but the Wizz app has millions of users and it is important to find out if your child is one of them. Cybertip.ca is warning parents & caregivers about the dangers of Wizz and recommends removing the app from children’s phones.

What should parents and caregivers be aware of when sharing photos, or details, of their children online? Click through to read some important information about online safety when it comes to sharing content about your children.

Take the free BTA course to better understand the impacts of trauma and how to build a trauma-informed environment!

We often get asked if DWW Axel and DWW Zoom behave like normal dogs when they're off-duty. When they're with children and families, our two furry friends are well-composed and very in-tune with those in the room. They love to play and enjoy the world when they're not working.

On May 9, Luna brought together a group of thought leaders and experts in the field of child sexual abuse to share knowledge, identify effective practices and system and policy gaps, set priorities and drive positive change in child sexual abuse prevention.

I am very excited to formally announce the launch of a new and exciting initiative - Applied Police Briefings (APB). 1/n

Luna serves children, youth, and families, from Calgary and the surrounding areas, who are impacted by abuse. To learn more about who we serve, please view our annual report here: lunacentre.ca/annual-report

With the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence in today’s online world, concerns are growing about how AI and Deepfakes can be used to manipulate and harm youth online. Learn more by clicking through the gallery.

Yesterday we celebrated the 40-year career milestone of Glenna Kolback, with the Calgary Police Service. Glenna has served with Luna since 2013! From all of us at Luna, congratulations to Glenna for her career milestone, and for her commitment to protecting children!

Melon and Webber, along with handlers Cst. Aaron and Cst. Darryl, were honoured to serve today at the City of Calgary reception centre for Jasper evacuees. #Albertawildfire

Meet Millie, one of our PALS #pettherapy dogs! Millie is an absolute sweetheart, and is always seen greeting visitors with the wag of her tail! Millie, and her handler Susan, visit Luna weekly to provide emotional support and comfort to the children, youth who visit our centre.

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathmore RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a person of interest in the homicide investigation which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024. The attached picture is of a person of interest.

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🔵 CHARGES LAID 🔵 Following an investigation by the CPS Child Abuse Unit, with assistance from the Southern Alberta Integrated Child Exploitation Team, a 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple sexual offences, luring & child pornography, after he is believed to have met

🔎 INFORMATION SOUGHT 🔍 Investigators from our Child Abuse Unit are looking for information in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in August in Fish Creek Park. Police have identified a suspect, but are looking for additional information from the public in hopes of

Do you have experience working with data? Luna is actively looking for Database Volunteers to join our team! Learn more, and apply, here: lunacentre.ca/database-volun…

Cst. Stephanie Bosch with our ICE unit spoke with Nicholas Frew this afternoon, explaining why parents need to talk with their kids about internet safety and why taking away the device isn't enough. Watch for the story on CBC Edmonton.

Yesterday, we celebrated Webber and his human Cst. Darryl Jones, as they moved on to their next phase in life... retirement! While we will miss working with them every day, this change is well deserved. Thank you for your service, Webber and Cst. Jones.