Guardians of the Children Canada (french: link=no, Gardiens Des Enfants Canada) is a Canadian Charitable founded in 2014

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. As of 2019, the organization has members in five Canadian provinces. The organization is composed of chapters of recreational motorcyclists across Canada. Each chapter works locally with children and parents to help victims and raise awareness of

child abuse Child abuse (also called child endangerment or child maltreatment) is physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver. Child abuse may include any act or failure to a ...

and

bullying Bullying is the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception (by the bully or by others) of an imba ...

Charity Work & Activities

The organization partners with

child advocacy Child advocacy refers to a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations who speak out on the best interests of children. An individual or organization engaging in advocacy typically seeks to protect children's rights which may be ...

agencies, victim assistance groups and schools to raise awareness and provide education on child abuse as well as the anti-bullying movement. They offer support "at any time, day or night, in any way they can." Members in each provincial chapter hold annual "Children Empowerment Rides" with all local motorcyclists also encouraged to take part. Members also attend local events such as parades and celebrations, Comic-con and other organized events to raise awareness and obtain donations to assist children who have been – or are being – abused, and visit local schools to help educate on abuse and bullying. Members will typically attended court proceedings to support the victims. The group says its mission is to educate the public about child abuse and "to provide strength and stability to families in crisis."

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External links

Official Website

GOC Canada Facebook Page
Charities based in Canada 2014 establishments in Canada Child-related organizations in Canada