Orleans County DSS hosting human trafficking awareness event on Dec. 13

Press Release, Orleans County DSS

Jasmine Grace

ALBION – The Safe Harbour program run by the Orleans County Department of Social Services is hosting a webinar Wednesday, Dec. 13, with a survivor and author of a book on human trafficking.

Jasmine Grace will speak from 1 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. She wrote the book, “The Diary of Jasmine Grace. Trafficked. Recovered. Redeemed.”

Participation in the webinar is free by those interested need to register in advance by emailing SafeHarbour@orleanscounty.gov. You will then receive a link to the Zoom video conference 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.