Counsellor at Manitoba youth corrections centre charged with sex offences

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on Sept. 2, 2021 at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

WINNIPEG - Winnipeg police say a counsellor at a youth corrections centre has been charged with sexually assaulting an incarcerated youth.

Police allege the 26-year-old counsellor formed a relationship with the youth in February.

They say the assaults happened multiple times inside the facility.

Police say staff became aware in October and filed a report with the police child abuse unit.

The woman also faces a charge of sexual exploitation.

She was arrested without incident and released under the condition she not be in contact with anyone under the age of 18.

This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Dec. 23, 2024.

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