Shelter

Shelter

There is a shelter crisis for trafficked victims in the United States. The Home Foundation estimates that there are less than 100 beds nationally for an estimated 100,000 identified traffic victims annually. Placing trafficked victims in existing homeless or domestic violence shelters is not an ad- equate solution due to the unique needs of this population.

Traffickers often search for their escaped victims (which they view as lost income), and may track the victim to the shelter, putting the other shelter residents at risk. Also, trafficking victims (especially children) may need a higher level of security than a homeless or domestic violence shelter can provide. Finally, trafficking victims have ex- perienced a unique set of traumas which other shelters may not be equipped to address.

Called to Rescue

Dr. Cyndi Romine started Called to Rescue in 1992 after she witnessed, first-hand, the horror of sex trafficking during a trip overseas.   Their mission is to prevent the abduction of children into the sex trafficking behemoth through training, safe houses and education, as well as the rescue of those already held prisoner, by all means available.

Christian Trafficking Shelter Association: The Home Foundation

The Christian Trafficking Shelter Association (CTSA) was formed under The Home Foundation for the purpose of creating a best practices model to care for the victims of human trafficking here in the United States. It provides funding assistance to Christ-centered organizations who meet previously established standards of care.

Compassion First

Compassion First is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, providing long-term, hope-filled solutions for survivors of child sexual trafficking. We have a global vision, providing services to the world’s most vulnerable in one of the most under-served regions of the world. Compassion First’s primary operations are provided through Ruth’s House, the first full service aftercare facility for sexually trafficked girls in Indonesia.

Compassion2one

Compassion2one is a Seattle based non-profit organization involved in every part of the rescue process.  We firmly believe that something must be done in our own country to stop child sexual exploitation here.  We hold information sessions in local communities to increase awareness of the child abduction and sex trafficking that exists in the US, and we have launched the Certified Trainer Program to teach, train, and certify volunteers in local communities on how to take action toward a solution.

Door to Grace

The vision of Door to Grace is to “restore life to children” rescued from sex trafficking in Oregon. Door to Grace was launched in 2009 as an initiative by one Portland-area church, but quickly grew as other churches and organizations learned about its vision. Door to Grace received its IRS tax-exempt status as of November 2009.  Door to Grace plans to establish protective shelter(s) and provide healing services to domestic minor sex trafficking victims in Oregon, primarily in the Willamette Valley, with a goal of rehabilitating the victims and restoring them to a full productive life in our communities. 

House of Engedi

Founded 2012  in Oregon, House of Engedi provides a safe Christian home for adult survivors of human trafficking.  

Janus Youth Programs

Janus Youth Programs originated in 1972 and has grown to become one of the largest nonprofits in the Northwest operating over 20 different programs. Based on best practice models, some of their programs for the vulnerable, exploited, homeless and runaway youth are:

Operation 61

Our mission is that we REACH those who are vulnerable, RESCUE those held in bondage, and RESTORE them back to a place where they can experience freedom and dignity.

Redemption Ridge

Redemption Ridge is committed to helping young female survivors of sex trafficking redeem their dignity, hope and purpose as well as their emotional, physical and spiritual health.

Restore Hope

Restore Hope was formed by a group of loving and caring individuals who felt called to the mission of helping children affected by the trauma of sexual abuse and who have a deep passion to work towards building a Christian-based recovery center.

Shared Hope International

Shared Hope International (SHI) exists to prevent, rescue and restore women and children in crisis. They have gained a reputation for prompting legal and political reform against trafficking, and have expertise in restoring women and children worldwide.  They are also leaders in a worldwide effort to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery through education and public awareness.