Human trafficking panel discussion to be held November 10 in Lake George
LAKE GEORGE, NY --A coalition of public and private organizations that have banded together to confront human trafficking in the Glens Falls region will hold a wide-ranging panel discussion Tuesday, November 10th in Lake George featuring regional and national experts on the topic.
The event will be hosted by Lower Adirondack Alliance for Freedom, (LAAF) a local not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2024 to help combat human trafficking in Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties through education, prevention, support and advocacy.
Through collaboration with local communities, businesses, government agencies, and international organizations, LAAF members are committed to preventing trafficking and empowering survivors to rebuild their lives with dignity and freedom.
The discussion will include national, regional and local perspectives on the topic of human trafficking, and the panel will include:
- David Weiss -- Chief of the Human Trafficking Unit at the Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney’s Office.
- Jessica Lamb -- Founder and CEO of Atlanta Redemption Ink and advocate for those impacted by trafficking and exploitation.
- Alixandra Pimentel and Lexie Modzelewski -- Representatives of Her Song, which helps connect community members to education, outreach, care coordination, and survivor-centered support services for women impacted by human trafficking.
- Miguel Chico – Glens Falls Police Detective Sergeant. who will share information about the local law enforcement perspective and response to human trafficking.
- Jason McLaughlin, Director of WAIT House, will serve as moderator and offer his perspective on local exploitation as well as community support that is available.
Tammy Breen, Warren County Department of Social Services Director of Services and Secretary of LAAF, said: “This event will bring together a panel of experts to address the current landscape of human trafficking, identify vulnerabilities in our community, and share actionable strategies for prevention and support. Our goal is to move beyond recognition to intervention, recovery, and community responsibility.”
The panel discussion will be held at Fort William Henry Carriage House, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, starting at 10 a.m.
The event is open to the public free of charge. Registration is required with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce AT THIS LINK. Media are invited to attend.
Warren County Department of Social Services, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County District Attorney’s Office and Warren County Department of Workforce Development are among the county agencies participating in LAAF.
Additional information can be found at loweradkfree.org/.
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