The Orleans County Department of Social Services’ Safe Harbour Program has announced the winners of its poster contest for students in grades 7 - 12 to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking .   The theme was “Spot the Signs – Stop the Traffick . ”  Three winners were chosen .
   “We were so impressed by the number and quality of posters we received from students across Orleans County for this year’s contest , more than double from last year , ” said Cynthia Stumer , Orleans County Deputy Commissioner of Social Services and the Safe Harbour Coordinator .   “Students got very creative in helping draw attention to the signs of trafficking and exploitation .
   The winners were Michael Girangaya , 1st place , Holley; Inez Stangler , 2nd place , Kendall; and Kelli Dingle , 3rd place , Albion .
   The Safe Harbour program is designed to be a safe place for teens and young adults ( 12 - 21 years of age ) . In addition to providing education and awareness on sex trafficking , sexual exploitation and healthy relationships , 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 or contact Heather Jackson at DSS at heather . jackson@orleanscountyny . gov or ( 585 ) 589 - 2837 .
   If you suspect that a child or adult is being trafficked , call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1 - 888 - 373 - 7888 .
   Photo 1: ( Left ) Teresa Zwifka - Elam Director of Services , Liana Sheffer CFS Supervisor , Michael Girangaya 1st Place winner in Orleans County Safe Harbour Poster Contest; Inez Stangler 2nd Place winner; Kelli Dingle 3rd Place winner; Heather Jackson , Safe/Harbour/Human Trafficking liaison; and Cynthia Stumer Orleans County Deputy Commissioner/Safe Harbour Coordinator .
   Photo 2 1st Place winner Michael Girangaya
    
   

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