Where Kids Can Tell

Every child has a story. It's our job at the Zebra Centre to listen.

 
 

Child Abuse In Our Community

14403

In 2008, there were 14,403 substantiated cases of child abuse in Alberta.*

36%

36% of adults in Alberta have experienced some form of abuse in their youth.*

86%

86% of children and youth supported by the Zebra Centre know their offenders.

5x

Police receive 5 times more reports of sexual violence to children than adults.**

 

*Alberta Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect, 2008. Child Abuse and Mental Disorders in Canada, 2014.

**Stats Canada, Family violence in Canada: A statistical profile, 2011.

 
 
 

What We're Doing About It

4362

kids supported in 2023.

1543

forensic interviews conducted by our multi-disciplinary partners in 2023.

 
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Give Support

A future without child abuse shines as bright as our custom Hillberg & Berk jewellery and is as comforting as our Jellycat Zebra. Proceeds from the sale of online merchandise will go towards creating a future where every child is heard.

 

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Education & Prevention

Simply put, child abuse is anything that intentionally endangers the development or security of a child. Abuse includes emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and online exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously to police or child and family services.

 
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