Advocacy Aftercare Awareness Shelter
Founded in 1973 by a group of women concerned about the prevalence of sexual assault in the community, the Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL) was one of the first five sexual violence crisis lines in the United States. After more than 40 years of service as PWCL, we are excited to embrace a new identity as Call to Safety.
Read MoreDr. 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 prisoners, by all means available.
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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.
Read MoreJanus 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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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.
The Genesis Project is based out of South Seattle, where we provide a drop-in center to meet the needs of prostituted women and trafficking victims. This includes food, hygiene, clothing, and a safe place to rest. We also offer a offer a daytime facility that provides ongoing counseling, job and life skills classes, transportation to medical appointments and court, and access to educational programs such as GED completion. Our hope is to open a safe house before long to give these women another option when they need help in safely and successfully leaving their situation.
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