Safe Harbour Program Highlights

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The Safe Harbour: NY program supports counties in developing their capacity to identify youth who have been trafficked, sexually exploited, or are at risk of victimization and to meet identified service needs of these youth. This work is grounded in and guided by the OCFS Blueprint.

The following highlights reflect some of the extensive work accomplished by Safe Harbour: NY partner counties. To view highlights from a local Safe Harbour: NY program, select a county from the dropdown or click on the map. Counties shaded purple are currently funded. To connect with a local point of contact, email humantrafficking@ocfs.ny.gov or contact your OCFS regional office.

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

Highlights from Program Plan

Form a Critical Team

Created a task force to guide planning and implementation of Safe Harbour.

Develop County Training Plan

Held trainings for social services staff from Rockland and surrounding counties, Akwesasne Child and Family Services, and other local service providers.

Hosted Lonkwatsire summit for more than 200 participants to educate on trafficking in Native American communities and lands.

Conduct Public Awareness Campaigns

Created billboards and held community night events to raise awareness.

Hosted theater production to educate community members about human trafficking specific to Native American communities.

Develop referral pathways

Adopted a referral form to guide service provision to youth.

Outreach Materials

Cpation: From instant message to isntant nightmare
Trafficking Awareness Poster