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Prevention

Organizations

The goal of awareness and education is ACTION. Effective action to prevent trafficking in persons requires a comprehensive approach, including measures to prevent trafficking, to protect victims of such trafficking and to prosecute traffickers. The root causes of trafficking are multifaceted, which means organizations that deal with helping and empowering vulnerable individuals, who are at a much greater risk of being exploited by others, can be considered prevention agencies.

HomePlate

Prevention

HomePlate supports the positive development of young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability through community building, education, access to services and resources, and youth empowerment.

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In Our Backyard

Advocacy Awareness Prevention

In Our Backyard began as a book written by its founder, Nita Belles, Central Oregon’s Regional Director of Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans (OATH).  Belles' goal is to raise awareness about human trafficking happening right here in our communities and advocate for victims through work with law enforcement and legislation. 

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Janus Youth Programs

Aftercare Prevention Shelter

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, their programs are focused on vulnerable, exploited, homeless and runaway youth in Oregon and Washington.

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Mending the Soul Ministries

Aftercare Prevention

Mending the Soul Ministries, Inc. (MTS) is a nonprofit organization that empowers community leaders to work with groups of people affected by trauma and abuse, enabling those people to heal. By equipping leaders with life-changing resources, Mending the Soul has an exponential impact around the world. . Mending the Soul Ministries is a non-denominational, evangelical, nonprofit organization that offers hope and healing to the wounded and vulnerable in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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New Avenues for Youth

Prevention

New Avenues for Youth provides a variety of outcome-based programs and services designed to empower youth to exit street life and lead healthy, independent lives. The New Avenues model ensures that each youth has the opportunity to build life-skills, establish a stable living environment, and eventually become a self-sufficient adult.

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p:ear

Outreach Prevention

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year our programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24.

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Portland’s Human Trafficking Task Force

Awareness Outreach Prevention

The Oregon Human Trafficking Task Force (OHTTF) was first funded in 2005 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Pure Desire Ministries International

Prevention

Pure Desire Ministries is devoted to healing men and women who have become addicted to sexual behaviors harmful to their social, family, and spiritual well-being. By supporting local churches, Pure Desire is setting men and women free, so they can walk in the saving grace of the Lord.

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Pure Life Alliance

Prevention

Pure Life Alliance is committed to restoring wholeness for those affected by sexual brokenness. Pure Life Alliance is an intra-church ministry linking resources between and within churches to work together for sexual purity. The desire is to assist men and women in their pursuit of healthy sexuality, restore marriages and deepen couples' relationship with Christ. 

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Shared Hope International

Advocacy Aftercare Awareness Outreach Prevention Shelter

Shared Hope International (SHI) exists to prevent, rescue and restore women and children in crisis. They also focus on bringing justice through 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.

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Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow)

Awareness Prevention

Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow) was formed to make an impact in the fight against child sex trafficking - a problem that has been deemed as a growing issue in our nation and in nations around the world - one that needs every voice and every nation to rise against it.  SCTNow seeks to protect and deliver children from this heinous crime by focusing funding on efforts on stopping the demand. Because STCNow realizes child trafficking is a complex, multi-faceted issue requiring a comprehensive response, their Partnership Program funds other non-profit organizations providing shelter, care and victim services.

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