by: WOODTV.com staff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Trafficking in Persons have awarded the Kent Intermediate School District a $1.5 million grant to educate and prevent human trafficking.
Officials said that Kent ISD is one of eight recipients to receive a grant from the agency.
A news release issued Tuesday stated that Wedgwood Christian Services will assist the agency in implementing a skills-based human trafficking prevention education and a school safety protocol.
Those involved say their hope is the program will teach students to be more aware of the issue and recognize warning signs.
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