Dangers in Plain Sight series returns in September

Published 11:56 am Saturday, August 31, 2019

The “Dangers in Plain Sight” series is back this year, with an emphasis on the latest local information.

The Clark County KY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy and the Winchester-Clark County Bluegrass Community and Technical College campus partnered to present the second annual “Dangers in Plain Sight.”

“Dangers in Plain Sight” is a three-part community education awareness series for K-12 parents and guardians.

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City commissioner Ramsey Flynn organized the event last year to educate and bring awareness to the issues of drugs, human trafficking, social media and bullying that affect the youth and the community.

According to a news release, this year’s series added new presenters with current, local information.

The 2019-2020 topics include Community Drug Awareness on Sept. 19, presented by the Winchester Police Department; Human Trafficking on Nov. 18, presented by Allyson Taylor, executive director of the Office of Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Prevention and Prosecution; and Online Dangers and Bullying on Feb. 6, presented by WPD.

In addition to the presenters, each event will include a free dinner and resource tables for various groups wanting to share information.

All events will take place at the BCTC campus in Winchester. Dinner starts at 5:15 p.m. and the events begin at 6:15 p.m.