Trafficking Victims Assistance Program

The Trafficking Victims Assistance Program provides comprehensive and strength-based services for children and adult survivors of human trafficking.

About the Program

Through the Trafficking Victims Assistance Program, survivors of human trafficking can heal, get the justice they deserve and have safe and empowered lives.

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please give us a call.

  • Has anyone forced or pressured you to touch them or someone else sexually in exchange for safety, money or something of value?
  • Have you ever worked (or did other activities) without getting the payment you thought you would get or were promised?
  • Did anyone where you worked (or did other activities) threaten you or someone you care about?

Human trafficking includes labor trafficking, sex trafficking, debt bondage, domestic servitude and child forced labor.

Who We Help

Foreign nationals of human trafficking, including, women, men and children.

How We Can Help

  • Assistance with basic needs: food, clothing, housing and transportation
  • Assistance in finding emergency, transitional and long-term housing
    • Support services including safety planning, mentorship program, monthly women’s support group, and informational workshops on employment readiness, immigration policies, access to housing assistance
  • Culturally and linguistically sensitive services
  • Referrals to legal services, medical, mental health, and dental care, and vocational and educational programs
  • Advocacy to help navigate the public benefits system
  • Family reunification (if eligible)
  • Employment services and connections with potential employers

Outreach and Awareness

Staff members conduct awareness presentations at community events and partnering organizations. If you are interested in learning more about what we do and/or having a staff member train your team, please contact us.

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Volunteer

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Donate

Your gift will give those most at risk the opportunity to move from crisis to stability.

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