Support We Provide
In danger right now? Call 911
Need confidential help? VictimLink BC: 1-800-563-0808 — 24/7, 240+ languages
What We Are
The Alliance Against Organized Coercion and Targeted Extortion is a community resource hub — not a government agency, not law enforcement, and not a legal services provider. We exist to make sure South Asian communities in Canada have clear, accurate, culturally informed information about extortion threats and where to get help.
We are:
- Educators — producing plain-language guides in multiple languages
- Connectors — linking people to professional services (police, victim services, legal aid)
- Community facilitators — providing tools for neighbourhoods, businesses, and faith communities to support each other safely
- Information curators — tracking public news and official reports with source transparency
What We Do
For Individuals and Families
| Service | What We Do | What We Don’t Do |
|---|---|---|
| Information | Provide clear guides on reporting, evidence preservation, rights, and victim support | Replace police, lawyers, or victim services |
| Referrals | Connect you to VictimLink, police victim services, legal aid, counselling | Handle your case, make reports for you, or track outcomes |
| Emotional support | Validate your experience, explain you’re not alone, point to professional counselling | Provide therapy or ongoing counselling ourselves |
| Safety planning | Explain general safety principles and connect you to professionals who do safety planning | Guarantee your safety or advise on specific threats |
Workshops and Training
We offer facilitated sessions for community groups. Current workshops include:
| Workshop | Duration | Audience | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extortion Awareness 101 | 90 min | General community | Presentation + Q&A |
| Faith Leader Response Training | 3 hours | Religious leaders | Facilitated discussion + scripts |
| Business Safety Protocol | 2 hours | Business owners/managers | Incident response + evidence preservation |
| Neighbourhood Safety Circle Launch | 2 hours | Community organizers | Ground rules + planning |
| Digital Security for Victims | 90 min | Individuals, families | Hands-on device security |
| Family Conversations | 2 hours | Parents, elders | How to talk to children and youth |
To request a workshop: info@stop-extortion.ca
Note: Workshops are facilitated by trained volunteers with community safety backgrounds. We do not charge fees, but we may request venue support.
Resource Materials
All materials are free to download, print, and distribute:
Printable Emergency Cards
- Pocket emergency card (English, Punjabi, Hindi, French) — 3.5” × 2” business card size with 911, VictimLink, Crime Stoppers
- » Download
Community Starter Kits
Complete toolkits for specific groups:
- Faith Community Starter Kit — First conversation scripts, confidentiality agreements, meeting agendas, printable posters
- Business Starter Kit — Incident response protocols, evidence preservation checklists, staff training guides, business continuity planning
- Neighbourhood Safety Circle Kit — How to build local support networks without vigilantism, ground rules, safety planning templates
Guides and Factsheets
- What To Do When Threatened — Step-by-step crisis guide
- Evidence Preservation Guide — How to save messages, screenshots, recordings
- Know Your Rights — Legal protections for victims
- Digital Security Basics — Protecting phones, accounts, and devices
- Myth vs Reality — Common misconceptions about extortion
- For Families — Supporting children, talking about shame, finding help
- For Temporary Foreign Workers — Immigration-safe reporting, recruitment warnings
Posters and Display Materials
- “This is a Safe Space” poster — For faith communities, businesses, community centres
- Emergency numbers poster — Large-format for display
- Confidentiality reminder — For volunteer spaces
All materials available in: English, Punjabi, Hindi (French versions in development)
For Community Groups
| Service | What We Provide |
|---|---|
| Starter kits | Faith community, business, and neighbourhood safety circle guides |
| Meeting facilitation | Agendas, speaker invitations, confidentiality frameworks |
| Education materials | Printable posters, emergency cards, multilingual resources |
| Training | How to support victims without vigilantism, what to say and not say |
| Safety boundaries | Clear frameworks on what communities should and should not collect or do |
For Researchers and Media
| Service | What We Provide |
|---|---|
| Verified information | News aggregation with source confidence labels (official, court, media, analysis) |
| Corrections log | Transparent record of errors and updates |
| Editorial policy | How we verify claims and maintain safety boundaries |
| Data caveats | Clear warnings about preliminary figures, aggregation windows, and limitations |
What We Do NOT Do
We Are NOT Law Enforcement
- We do not investigate crimes
- We do not identify or track suspects
- We do not pass tips to police
- We do not have access to police files or case information
We Are NOT Legal Advisors
- We do not give legal advice
- We do not represent people in court
- We do not advise on immigration status
- We cannot tell you whether to report or what will happen if you do
We Are NOT Counsellors or Therapists
- We do not provide mental health treatment
- We do not assess suicide risk
- We do not provide crisis intervention beyond connecting you to professionals
We Are NOT Vigilantes or Investigators
- We do not organize patrols or surveillance
- We do not name suspects or private individuals
- We do not collect evidence, screenshots, or case details
- We do not confront anyone on behalf of victims
How to Use This Site
If You Are Being Extorted Right Now
- Immediate danger? Call 911
- Need to talk? Call VictimLink BC: 1-800-563-0808 (24/7, 240+ languages)
- Want to report? See Report by Province
- Need guidance? Read What To Do
If You Are a Community Leader
- Review the Faith Community Starter Kit or Business Starter Kit
- Display emergency numbers in your space
- Invite victim services to speak at your community
- Use our Empowerment Incubator tools
If You Are a Journalist or Researcher
- Review our News & Evidence section with source labels
- Check our Corrections log
- Read our Editorial policy
- Contact us for background (not case-specific information)
Accountability and Review
We are committed to accuracy, safety, and cultural sensitivity. Our content is reviewed for:
- Legal accuracy (by qualified legal professionals)
- Victim safety (ensuring no content increases risk)
- Cultural appropriateness (by community members from South Asian backgrounds)
- Source integrity (clear labeling of confirmed vs. reported vs. unverified claims)
Governance information is available by direct inquiry for privacy and security reasons.
Our Principles
- Victim safety first — Everything we publish is filtered through whether it could endanger someone
- No vigilantism — We never support or enable investigation, confrontation, or retaliation
- Privacy by design — We don’t collect personal data unless voluntarily shared for specific purposes
- Truth discipline — We label information as confirmed, likely, or unverified
- Community ownership — We provide tools; communities decide how to use them
Contact Us
- General inquiries: info@stop-extortion.ca
- Review or corrections: review@stop-extortion.ca
- Media inquiries: media@stop-extortion.ca
Response time: We aim to respond within 2 business days. We do not provide emergency services.
Last updated: June 12, 2026