Jan. 30, 2025 — Halton District School Board
The Halton District School Board (HDSB), in collaboration with SAVIS of Halton and EFRY Hope and Help for Women, will host a third information session on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, to continue to raise awareness about sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Halton community. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Georgetown District High School (70 Guelph Street, Georgetown).
This session is being held in response to overwhelming participation in the joint Anti-Sex Trafficking information sessions held in February and June 2024 in Milton. This third session will be held in Halton Hills and will be identical in content to reach those in the community who were unable to attend the first two sessions.
Those interested in attending can register online. The information session is open to all members of the Halton community, and registration will remain open until the event reaches full capacity. Child-minding will be provided at no cost for school-age children (Kindergarten to Grade 8). Overflow parking will be available next door at St. George’s Anglican Church (60 Guelph Street, Georgetown).
The session will uncover the realities of sex trafficking and exploitation and provide insight into who is at risk, digital and cyber security considerations, warning signs and how to keep our children and youth safe. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from survivors of sex trafficking and representatives from Halton Regional Police Service, SAVIS of Halton and EFRY Hope and Help for Women. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the direct effects sex trafficking has on the individual and their community.
We are committed to combating sex trafficking in our community by ensuring that as many Halton families as possible have access to essential resources and information. By coming together once again, we strengthen the Halton community by equipping families with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize potential risks and safeguard the well-being of our students and community members. This session is an important step in fulfilling our commitment, as outlined in the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, to support the mental health and well-being of all by building and maintaining healthy relationships and creating safe and supportive environments.
— Jennifer Fowler, Superintendent of Education with responsibility for Safe Schools for the Halton District School Board
