WASHINGTON, March 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a transformative approach to
combating human trafficking in the United
States, Safe House Project is revolutionizing the fight
against this pervasive crime. By equipping hundreds of thousands of
individuals across the nation with the tools to identify and
respond to instances of trafficking, the organization is making
strides in helping victims escape their traffickers and find
freedom. This critical work also addresses the urgent need for safe
housing and quality care, key factors in preventing the
re-trafficking of survivors.
Statistics show only 1% of trafficking victims are ever
identified, and a staggering 80% of those rescued face the risk of
being trafficked again if they do not receive the necessary support
and services. Safe House Project, serving as the national
certifying agency for programs offering residential services to
trafficking victims, is pivotal in changing these statistics.
Through a rigorous certification process, the organization ensures
that survivors are placed in safe homes that provide the highest
quality of programming.
Leaders in the anti-trafficking field commend the organization
for its innovative strategies in victim identification and support.
"Safe House Project isn't just filling a gap; they're transforming
the landscape of anti-trafficking efforts in America," says
Bill Woolf, Former Acting Director
for the Office of Victims of Crime at the Department of
Justice.
Building on its success, Safe House Project has expanded its
mission with the H.O.P.E. Training initiative, aimed at mobilizing
healthcare providers as vital allies in identifying and responding
to human trafficking. With over 80,000 healthcare professionals
already trained through this program, the organization is
significantly increasing the rates at which victims are identified
within healthcare settings. This training, which offers Continuing
Medical Education (CME) credits, provides healthcare workers with
interactive, patient-centered, and trauma-informed modules.
Major healthcare networks like Novant Health, Ohio Health,
Atrium Health, and Ascension Health are collaborating with Safe
House Project to develop processes for responding to human
trafficking effectively. Kristi
Wells, CEO of Safe House Project, underscores the critical
role of healthcare professionals: "Our H.O.P.E. Training has
empowered a vast network of healthcare providers to become crucial
allies in identifying and supporting victims of trafficking. The
significant increase in survivors being helped each month is
tangible proof that education in this field not only saves lives
but also empowers survivors on their path to freedom."
As Safe House Project continues to lead with its bold mission to
eradicate child trafficking through unity, compassion, and action,
its focus on survivor identification, emergency services, and
ensuring access to safe housing and comprehensive care remains
paramount.
For more information or to access the H.O.P.E. Training, visit
SafeHouseProject.org/training.
About Safe House Project
Safe House Project
(501c3) is a nonprofit combatting domestic sex trafficking by
increasing victim identification of trafficked individuals through
survivor-informed training, supporting victims in their escape, and
increasing the number of restorative care opportunities for child
trafficking victims. To learn more about Safe House Project
visit www.safehouseproject.org.
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