Orleans County DSS Hosting Human Trafficking Awareness Event

The Safe Harbour program run by the Orleans County Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar Wednesday, December 13 with a survivor and author onSafe Harbour.12.13.23 Human Trafficking.  Jasmine Grace will speak from 1:00 to 3 p.m. on surviving the commercial sex trade and addiction. 

Grace will discuss facts about sex trafficking and how communities can prevent it from happening. She has started Jasmine Grace Outreach to help people break free from drug addiction, sexual exploitation, and a hopeless way of life.

Participation in the webinar is free by those interested need to register in advance by emailing  SafeHarbour@orleanscountyny.gov  .  You will then receive a link to the zoom presentation.

The Safe Harbour program is designed to be a safe place for teens (12-18 years of age). In addition to providing education and awareness, Safe Harbour provides lessons in life skills to promote a strong foundation to help children launch into their future.

For more information on Safe Harbour or how you can get your child involved in the program, email SafeHarbour@orleanscountyny.gov.