A Strategic Meeting for Prevention
On December 9, 2025, the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime took part in TACMES Day 2025, organized by the Table de concertation contre l’exploitation sexuelle des mineurs (TACMES) at the Centre des mémoires montréalaises (MEM) in Montreal. This event brought together community organizations, practitioners, researchers, and institutional partners to strengthen intersectoral ties, promote knowledge sharing, and develop common tools for the prevention and intervention against the sexual exploitation of minors.
Clear and Ambitious Objectives
The day pursued several complementary objectives:
- Share experiences and innovative practices among TACMES members;
- Strengthen a common vision focused on the well-being, dignity, and rights of young people;
- Support the development of collective tools by and for intervention sectors;
- Deepen reflections on priority issues, including sexual and gender diversity and the realities of Indigenous communities.
A Dynamic and Collaborative Format
The morning session, facilitated by Dynamo, created a relational framework conducive to dialogue through activities of recognition, gratitude, and collective reflection on shared values. The afternoon, led by TACMES members, was dedicated to project presentations, group discussions, and the launch of new tools.
ICPC’s Active Role
ICPC’s participation reflects its commitment to actively contributing to TACMES’ collective work. Discussions identified several potential areas of collaboration:
- Sharing best practices, including innovative prevention approaches;
- Supporting the development and evaluation of joint projects;
- Strengthening networking among stakeholders and cooperative work;
- Integrating young people’s voices and ensuring their well-being in all initiatives.
A Dynamic Driving Transformation
TACMES Day 2025 reaffirmed TACMES’ central role as a safe, inclusive, and mobilizing space, capable of bringing stakeholders together around a common vision based on respect, dignity, and the well-being of young people. For ICPC, this participation was a strategic opportunity to strengthen ties with community and institutional sectors, enrich its reflections on violence prevention, and contribute to collaborative dynamics that foster lasting transformations.