AMHERST, N.Y. — Williamsville North High school had a presentation from the the U.S. Secret Service and Compass House about child exploitation.
Child exploitation is when things such as gifts, drugs, or money are given to a young person in exchange for carrying out criminal activities.
Amherst's Chief of Police, Scott P. Chamberlin, among others, provided some brief remarks to the students of the school to raise awareness about child exploitation.
The important topic was presented to students that are in grade 7-10.
"The only we can help prevent it is with awareness," Chief Chamberlin said.
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