Safe Harbour Project Newsletter Available.
The Niagara County Safe Harbour Project addresses child trafficking through:
- case management support for survivors
- technical assistance and consultation to service providers
- trauma counseling and other support services
- education and training
The project is a partnership between the Niagara County Department of Social Services and the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
What does human trafficking look like?
Children are subjected to human trafficking in many different sectors. Family members, acquaintances, employers, smugglers and strangers traffic children. They often prey upon a child’s vulnerabilities – their hopes for an education, a job or a better life in this or another country – and may use psychological intimidation or violence to control the children and gain financial benefits from their exploitation.
Children who are being trafficked may look like people you know or people you help. Trafficked children may show signs of shame or disorientation or may have experienced trauma bonding. Download the Safe Harbour Project Newsletter.
For more information contact the Safe Harbour Project Coordinator at 285-0045.
