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Orleans County New York - Orleans County Hosting quot Sound of Freedom quot in Recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day 06 January 2024 ( news )
Orleans County , state New York ( By Press Release office)
Jan 06,2024
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The Orleans County Department of Social Services’ Safe Harbour Program will be hosting a showing of Sound of Freedom at the HOAG Library at 6pm on January 11 , 2024 in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day . Sound of Freedom is an incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from traffickers . This is a free event for the community and all are encouraged to attend . Seating will be provided on a first come , first serve basis .
The county’s Safe Harbour program is also seeking entries in a poster contest with a theme: “Spot the Signs – Stop the Traffick . ” Submissions will be accepted from Orleans County students in grades 7 - 12 . The entries should be on paper or poster at least 8 . 5 by 11 inches and should include red flags , vulnerabilities , warning signs and myths about sex trafficking .
Submissions are due by 5pm on January 31st and should be brought to the Orleans County Office Building located at 14016 Rt 31 West . First prize includes a Play Station 5 , second prize a Nintendo Switch Lite and third prize an ONN Tablet .
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 , please contact Heather Jackson at 585 - 589 - 2837 or email SafeHarbour@orleanscountyny . gov .
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