Poster contest seeks to raise awareness of human trafficking

Posted 19 January 2024 at 12:33 pm

Press Release, Orleans County DSS

ALBION – The Orleans County Department of Social Services’ Safe Harbour Program is holding a poster contest for students in grades 7-12 to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking.  The theme is “Spot the Signs – Stop the Traffick.”

Posters should be at least 8.5 by 11 inches and should include red flags, vulnerabilities, warning signs and myths about sex trafficking. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 and should be brought to the Orleans County Administration Building located at 14016 Rt 31 in Albion.

The first prize winner will receive a Play Station 5; second prize is a Nintendo Switch Lite; and third prize is an ONN Tablet.

The Safe Harbour program is designed to be a safe place for young people between 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 the poster contest or the Safe Harbour program, please contact Heather Jackson at 585-589-2837 or email SafeHarbour@orleanscountyny.gov.