January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Today we have Julie Palmer who is the Executive Director & Founder of PATH Enrichment Center. PATH stand for People Against Trafficking Humans 

What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. This may encompass providing a spouse in the context of forced marriage, or the extraction of organs or tissues, including for surrogacy and ova removal. It is happening all over the world whether you are aware of it or not. If you live in a small town or a large city, be aware that human trafficking could be taking place in your neighborhood. If you have questions or concerns about activity that is taking place in your neighborhood, contact a local police agency or reach out to a local PATH organization.

 The PATH Enrichment Center in Buffalo has many programs and services available to help individuals that are victims of human trafficking. The three areas of service that are provided are based on education, prevention and restoration. In order to provide the resources at PATH many volunteers are needed and also financial donors. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a donor, contact PATH. The contact information is info@pathofwny.org, www.pathofwny.org or 716.601.5678 . One dollar can make the difference in the life of a victim of human trafficking.