OUR WORK

Educate. Protect. Empower.

At Safe House Project, we know that the journey from rescue to recovery is complex and requires a network of support systems to ensure lasting change. We offer several initiatives and programs designed to address the immediate and long-term needs of sec-trafficking victims. Our work is dedicated to creating a future where every survivor can thrive.

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What We Do

Safe Housing

Survivor Support

Certification

Legislative Advocacy

Petition Campaigns

Why Safe Homes Matter

“It’s more than a house, it is a home. It’s our way of finding our own purpose. It’s our way of being able to have time to process who we are. It’s our way of finding freedom, peace, love, and most of all dignity.”

– Kady

What is Sex Trafficking in America?

Sex trafficking is the commercial sexual exploitation of an individual through force, fraud, or coercion. Any time a child is sold for sex, it is considered sex trafficking, regardless of whether there is evidence of force, fraud, or coercion.

Our Programs

Explore the ways we are making an impact across the United States and learn how you can be part of this mission. Whether you’re interested in our safe housing programs, want to join our certification courses, or feel called to advocate for stronger human trafficking policies, you’ll find the information and opportunities here.

Safe Housing

Providing a safe haven is the first step in a survivor’s journey to healing. We offer transitional programs as well as emergency and long-term housing solutions that meet survivors’ basic needs, including medical care, legal services, and therapeutic support. Each safe house is more than just a place to stay—it’s a home where survivors can rebuild their lives.

Survivors Receive

Immediate safety and shelter
Comprehensive care including medical, legal, and emotional support
A nurturing environment to start the healing journey

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With over 174,000 safe nights provided annually, we are a trusted leader in creating safe, supportive environments for survivors.

Emergency Response

Our emergency response program ensures that survivors have access to immediate care and support, including housing, medical treatment, and survivor advocacy. We collaborate with local services to provide a rapid response to those in need.

We help deploy:

Swift access to critical services
Professional support from trained survivor advocates
Transportation and logistical assistance for immediate safety

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Certification

We offer a specialized certification program designed to elevate the standard of care for survivors of human trafficking. This certification ensures that aftercare programs meet national standards established by experts, including survivor consultants and mental health professionals.

Our certification program aims to:

Establish recognized standards of care
Provide credibility and support for survivor programs
Foster stronger community engagement
Build trust with donors and funding agencies

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TSEC Legislation

The Trafficking Survivor Equity Coalition (TSEC) advocates for stronger human trafficking policies and is essential to our mission. We work tirelessly to influence legislation that protects survivors and holds traffickers accountable.

Get involved and help us create:

Stronger laws that safeguard vulnerable populations
A direct impact on reducing trafficking through legislative change
Empowerment of survivors through legal support and protection
safety

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Our team actively participates in policy advocacy at both state and federal levels, ensuring that survivor voices are heard and protected.

Sign the FRA Letter

Join our movement by signing the Freedom, Restoration, and Advocacy (FRA) letter. This initiative calls for the enactment of stronger policies and resources to support trafficking survivors.

Sign now, and:

Directly contribute to policy changes that
protect survivors
Amplify your voice in the fight against
human trafficking
Be part of a collective movement that
drives legislative action

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Testimonials

“You Showed There Is
Hope For Humanity”

You bless me all the time…you got me off the street when I was in the cold, and you didn’t even know who I was.You have given me the greatest gift already, you gave me HOPE. You showed there is hope for humanity.

Dee Dee
^Survivor

“I am Pleased to Have This Partnership with the Safe House Project”

I am pleased to have this partnership with the Safe House Project because it enables Norfolk Public Library to provide another service to the community, and that is, doing our part to end trafficking. We have long understood that many people flowing through our doors view libraries as safe places to go. Becoming a certified OnWatch Advocate has empowered staff who completed training to spot signs of human trafficking and to respond appropriately

Sonal Rastogi
^{Director | Norfolk Public Libraries}

“I Had To Do Something.”

The day I realized that children were being sold for sex every day, right here in the United States, I had to do something. Talking with Kristi and her team I realized my company, my people, my industry had the ability to help combat child trafficking. Every day, pest management professionals service millions of homes and businesses. We are the eyes and ears of the community. At Forshaw, we could do more than donate to the cause. We could be part of the solution by educating and empowering our partners to know the signs of trafficking and speak out. Saving just one girl or boy would be a victory.

Tom Forshaw
^{President & CEO | Forshaw Inc.}

“I Really Cannot Imagine Where I’d be Without You”

Jessica
^Survivor

“I Felt a Sense of Love, Warmth, and Hope.”

When I stepped through the doors, I felt a sense of love, warmth, and hope that wrapped around me—something I hadn’t felt in any other place

Dee Dee
^Survivor

“We Cannot Do This Alone”

Safe House Project is a national leader in the anti-human trafficking industry, a uniter of communities, and a dear friend to the HER Campaign. As HER Campaign strives to provide best practices for survivor care, Safe House Project’s partnership has been pivotal in challenging and motivating us towards this standard. They are relentless in their pursuit of ensuring survivors receive the best care possible. Safe House Project is uniting communities nationwide to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor. Our relationship shows how nationwide connections are crucial to the healing of survivors and the fight against human trafficking. We can not do this alone. We are grateful for Safe House Project and their partnership!

Britney Higgs
^{Founder | HER Campaign}

“We Value the Partnership in a Great Way”

Refuge for Women and Safe House Project continue to have a wonderful partnership. In 2020 Safe House Project was able to financially help Refuge for Women open Kentucky’s first Emergency House for sex trafficking survivors. They have helped with physical items like mattresses and the education materials they produced have been fabulous. We value the partnership in a great way and look forward to working together in 2021.

Julie McNamara
^{Development | REST}

“We Value the Partnership in a Great Way”

Ked Frank
^{Founder | Refuge for Women}