What can parents/guardians do to protect their child from exploitation in the talent industry?
Unscrupulous people prey on children with the promise of glamorous lifestyles, travel and money. If your child is approached in a mall, invited to a photo-shoot, or told at a talent search fair that they have the potential to become the next top model, you should be very cautious. The age of models has been decreasing steadily making these children (star-struck and hopeful) extremely vulnerable to people who use the industry to gain access to children. • If you or your child is approached by someone offering opportunities in the talent industry, check the web site at www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards to be certain the person is licensed. • Be familiar with the “Code of Conduct for Working with Child Performers” and know the risks. • Be present at the job location or readily available to your child when they are working as performers. • Watch your child, and his or her work environment, for signs of abuse or misconduct. • Take action in reporting anyone who does not follow the code of co
