Fight For Freedom
Human Trafficking
Since the beginning of humanity, people have been bought, sold, and enslaved by other people. But one of the great collective triumphs of our world has been our ability to end slavery. Slaves themselves, along with people of faith, were at the forefront of challenging this evil practice.
“Abolition” leaves no room for compromise. Emancipation set the captives free, right? Well, at least that’s what we like to think. Sure, we’ve heard there are still questionable work conditions in sweatshops on the other side of the world. But buying, selling and trafficking human beings? If that’s happening, it must be far away from us. Actually, no. No matter where we live, modern-day slavery is amongst us. From the girl forced into selling herself at a hotel next to your favorite restaurant to the man discovered in that very restaurant kitchen, stripped of his passport and humanity. A holistic, collaborative, compassionate, grit-filled response is required. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery—a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 49.6 million people around the world.
Here’s the good news: Since its very beginning, God raised The Salvation Army as a global pioneer and leader to fight against human trafficking. Today, just as in 1902 when we invaded the Japanese brothels and helped to free thousands of girls and women, we’re dedicated to fighting this evil by intercepting trafficking networks through strategic interventions and providing safety, justice, and holistic restorative to its survivors.
The Salvation Army USA Anti-Trafficking Programs
The Salvation Army currently operates 40 anti-trafficking programs nationwide offering holistic services to survivors of human trafficking. Using the map below, please click on a city to find out what type of holistic services are offered at a specific program and its contact information. To zoom in on the cities, please double click on the map.
Atlanta, Georgia
Haven Atlanta Melba Robinson (678) 595-6542 me************@us*.org www.havenatl.org Services: Drop-in center
Atlanta, Georgia
USA Southern Territory Headquarters Sheena Evans sh**********@us*.org biblicalsocialjustice.com Services: Training and technical assistance
Baltimore, MD
Catherine’s Cottage Major DeeAnn Glick April Smith (443) 583-5011 (406) 743-5837 (Hotline) de**********@us*.org ap*********@us*.org Services: Emergency housing, transitional housing, case management
Bath, Maine
C.R.O.W.N.S. Barbara Anderson (207) 650-0404 nn************@us*.org facebook.com/crownsbathbruns Services: Education, prevention, advocacy, outreach, training, referrals/case management Northern New England Contact Major Paula Spencer (207) 245-3782 pa***********@us*.org
Brooksville, FL
Capt. Mike Chamberlain (352) 796-1186 mi**************@us*.org salvationarmyflorida.org/hernando Services: Pastoral counseling, social services, food pantry
Carnegie, PA
L.I.G.H.T. Project (Leading Individuals Gracefully out of Human Trafficking) Sarah Medina (412) 999-1197 sa**********@us*.org www.salvationarmywpa.org/lightproject Services: comprehensive case management, 24-hour emergency response, transitional housing, relocation assistance, trainings, coalition/capacity building efforts
Chicago, IL
STOP-IT Rachel Ostergaard (877) 606-3158 (24-Hr Hotline) ra***************@us*.org sa-stopit.org Services: Comprehensive case management, drop-in center, transitional housing, taskforce coordination, 24-hour hotline
Cincinnati, Ohio
Anti-Human Trafficking Program/End Slavery Cincinnati Erin Meyer (513) 800-1863 (Hotline) (513) 646-0977 er********@us*.org https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-cincinnati/end-slavery-cincinnati/ www.endslaverycincinnati.org www.salvationarmycincinnati.org Services: 24-hour hotline, crisis response, case management, outreach, groups (psycho-educational/prevention and process), coalition/training, task force response and coordination, specialty docket partners, drop-in center www.salvationarmycincinnati.org Services: 24-hour hotline, crisis response, case management, outreach (street, online, hotel, migrant, others), groups (psycho-educational/prevention and process), coalition/training, task force response and coordination, specialty docket partners, drop-in
Cleveland, Ohio
Zelma George Family Shelter Survivors’ Program Megan Crow (216) 781-3773 ext. 118 or 119 me********@us*.org Services: Emergency shelter, case management
Columbus, Ohio
Anti-Human Trafficking Program Michelle Hannan (614) 437-2149 mh*****@us*.org Services: 24-hour hotline and emergency response, case management, street outreach, drop-in center, trauma/substance use therapy groups, victim advocacy for anti-trafficking task force, coalition management, public awareness Services: 24 hour hotline, 24 hour emergency response, case management, street outreach, drop in center, trauma/substance use therapy groups, victim advocacy for HT task force, coalition management, public awareness www.salvationarmycentralohio.org www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org
Dallas, Texas
The Harbor – CPC Dallas Texas Beckie Wach (817) 344-1811 be*********@us*.org Services: Provides emergency housing, case management, drop-in center
Fort Worth, Texas
Anti-Human Trafficking Services – SIMON and First Choice Program Beckie Wach (817) 344-1811 be*********@us*.org Services: Transitional and residential services in dual diagnosis and substance abuse treatment programs, comprehensive case management, link to permanent supportive housing on completion of program
Hartford, Connecticut
The Bloom Initiative (860) 702-0017 https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/fight-for-justice/ Services: Case management, street outreach, drop-in center, training, public awareness
Hilo, Hawaii
Family Intervention Services Roxanne Costa (808) 959-5855 ro*************@us*.org Services: Emergency shelter, safe housing for boys and girls, CBR3, outreach and prevention services
Hoffman Estates, IL
Center for Social Justice and Urban Mission | USA Central Territory Headquarters Elyse Dobney el**********@us*.org https://sajusticecentral.org/ Services: Training and technical assistance
Honolulu, HI
Family Treatment Services Candace Pang (808) 739-4945 ca**********@us*.org Services: Residential and outpatient substance use treatment for women with or without children, case management and outreach, supportive housing for women and children in early recovery
Houston, TX
The Salvation Army Family Residence – AHT Collaborative Shirah Villegas (713) 650-6530 sh*************@us*.org Services: Emergency shelter, case management, connection to permanent housing
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Salvation Army, Women and Children Center Sonya Miller (317) 637-5551 pa*******@us*.org Services: Emergency shelter, case management, hour to empower, meals, bed nights, outreach, continuing support for residents that have left the shelter, referrals, resources, financial assistance, domestic violence groups, medical
Jamestown, NY
Anew Center Diana Butcher (716) 485-8651, (800) 252-8748 db******@us*.org https://eastnusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/jamestown Services: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter (if domestic violence is present in trafficking case), case management, 24-hour hospital response, financial assistance, legal, medical, agency advocacy and accompaniment, basic care needs, referrals/information
Las Vegas, NV
SEEDS of Hope Jennifer McQuaid (725) 777-1358 je**************@us*.org Services: Emergency shelter, mental health counseling, victim advocacy, substance abuse treatment, crisis prevention and safety planning, legal referrals, education empowerment, employment assistance, transitional and after care services, trauma informed care, classes, group support
Los Angeles, CA
Bell Shelter Program Steve Lytle (323) 263-1206 st*********@us*.org Services: Safe housing Hope Harbor Center George Garcia (213) 744-8186 ge***********@us*.org Services: Safe housing The Way In Program Susana Nunez (323) 469-2946 x 1641 su**********@us*.org Services: Safe housing
Louisville, KY
Red Shield Emergency Shelters Lorena Lasky (502) 235-1912 lo**********@us*.org Services: Emergency housing, case management
Manchester, NH
The Oasis Center – An Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative Nora McNeil (603) 627-7013 no*********@us*.org ch**************@us*.org www.facebook.com/theoasiscenterforwomen Services: Drop-in center, case management, clothing/food/hygiene, computer access, groups (empowerment, therapeutic interventions), job training, advocacy for court
New London, Connecticut
The Bloom Initiative (860) 702-0017 https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/fight-for-justice/ Services: Case management, outreach, training, public awareness center
New York, NY
P.E.A.R.L. Essence Major A. A. Margareta Ivarsson (212) 337-7303, (332) 215-8653 ma****************@us*.org Services: Awareness, training, external task force collaborations, illicit massage parlor and street outreach, emergency housing with law enforcement
North Carolina
(Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh) Project FIGHT (Freeing Individuals Gripped by Human Trafficking) Shanda McLaren in**@pr**********.org; re*****************@us*.org (emails) www.projectfight.org Services: Comprehensive trauma informed case management, emergency shelter, financial assistance, emotional support, personal advocacy/accompaniment, referral
Omaha, Nebraska
The Salvation Army’s Fight to End Trafficking Dr. Monalisa McGee Baratta (402) 898-7700 mo************@us*.org Services: Care management for survivors using the Pathway of Hope philosophy The Salvation Army, Wellspring (402) 898-5871 Services: Peer support group, case management, educational groups, and therapy
Orange County, CA
Orange County Anti-Trafficking Services for Women and Men Morgan Guzman (562) 999-2248 mo***********@us*.org Services: Crisis response, comprehensive case management, housing assistance, employment services, safe housing for women and men
Palm Beach, FL
Emergency/Transitional Shelter for Victims of Human Trafficking Major Leisa Hall (561) 686-3530 le********@us*.org salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org Services: emergency/transitional housing and meals
Philadelphia, PA
The New Day to Stop Trafficking Program (267) 838-5866 (Hotline) he*************@us*.org https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/fight-for-justice/ Services: Mobile case management, task force, court advocacy, drop-in center, transitional housing, police assisted diversion program, outreach, hotline, training
Pittsburgh, PA
L.I.G.H.T. Project (Leading Individuals Gracefully out of Human Trafficking) Sarah Medina (412) 999-1197 sa**********@us*.org www.salvationarmywpa.org/lightproject Services: Comprehensive case management, 24-hour emergency response, transitional housing, relocation assistance, trainings, coalition/capacity-building efforts
Portland, OR
Multnomah County Shelter Services Salvation Army West Women’s and Children’s Shelter (503) 731-3900 Services: Temporary housing for women and children, case management and advocacy, meals, clothing, domestic violence classes and groups, transportation, rental assistance SAFES (Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter) (971) 202-5359 Services: Emergency assistance, shelter, meals, case management, transitional housing
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
USA Western Territory Headquarters – SA Justice Jacqui Larsson (562) 491-8725 ja************@us*.org https://sajustice.us/ Services: Training, technical assistance, referrals
Roanoke, VA
Turning Point ja********@us*.org (540) 345-0400 https://salvationarmypotomac.org/roanokeva/programs/turning-point/ Services: 24 hour hotline & response, comprehensive trauma-informed care & case management, legal advocacy, emergency housing, community awareness events, DV/SA/AHT groups and counseling
San Diego, CA
Betty’s House with Transitional Living Center Heather St-Aimé (858) 505-3947 he*************@us*.org doorofhope.salvationarmy.org Services: Transitional housing, case management, therapy, chaplaincy, bible study, celebrate recovery
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puertas Abiertas Edna Quiros (787) 919-0704 pu****************@gm***.com facebook.comtequeremosayudar Services: Case management and psychological services to victims of crime Minerva Torres (939) 475-1449 mi************@us*.org Services: Foreign national case management Minerva Torres 939.475.1449 mi************@us*.org Services: Foreign National Case Management
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fight For Freedom Trisha Smouse (518) 742-0272 tr***********@us*.org sa**********@us*.org Services: Case management, therapeutic and support services, outreach, and training
Seattle, WA
Domestic Violence Community Advocacy Program Ciara Murphy (206) 442-8397 (425) 941-3505 (mobile) ci**********@us*.org Services: Rapid re-housing, rental assistance
Southfield, MI
Divisional Headquarters Services: Resource hub, outside referrals, direct financial assistance
Spokane, WA
Evangeline’s House Erin Kauffman (509) 435-9026 er***********@us*.org Services: Emergency foster care through WA state department of children, youth, and families
Tacoma, WA
Jarvie Memorial Family Lodge Emily Reed (253) 572-8452 x 117 em********@us*.org Services: Emergency short-term housing
Tampa, Florida
Tom Eglinton (813) 374-3554 (203) 560-5409 (after work hours) Services: Safe emergency housing & referrals for holistic case management
Union, NJ
Anti-Human Trafficking & Pathway of Hope Victoria McCombs (908) 403-5085 vi**************@us*.org Services: Awareness & training, prevention & mobile outreach, coordination of services including rental assistance, feeding, and seasonal assistance requests from external partners, taskforce response and coordination
West Nyack, NY
USA Eastern Territory Headquarters Arielle Curry ar***********@us*.org Services: Training and technical assistance
Willimantic, Connecticut
The Bloom Initiative (860) 702-0017 https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/fight-for-justice/ Services: Case management, outreach, training, public awareness
Wilmington, DE
Restoration Now Lauren Arnold (302) 256-1511 la***********@us*.org https://pa.salvationarmy.org/delaware-command/8a6143af50c94ec10150d6cd5e7d06e2 Services: Awareness and training, community outreach
Action Plan
Since its very beginning, God raised The Salvation Army as a global pioneer and leader to fight against human trafficking.
Today, just as in 1902 when we invaded the Japanese brothels and help to free thousands of girls and women, we are dedicated to fighting this evil by intercepting trafficking networks through strategic interventions and providing safety, justice, and holistic restorative to its survivors. In 2016, SA Justice launched Fight for Freedom, a 10-year action plan to combat human trafficking. Check here to download the plan! Everyone is welcome — officers, soldiers, employees, volunteers and friends — all are needed in this fight.
Let’s fight for freedom together. Here’s the strategy:
1. Awareness and Trainings
Education is power. To equip and mobilize people to fight against human trafficking will require effective awareness and training. Here’s the hope and dream:
- Creation and implementation of Human Trafficking 101 training for every employee/officer/cadet
- Educate and encourage corps congregations to become fair-trade aware
- Inclusion of human trafficking education training into SA ’Protect the Mission’
- Interactive SA Info Booths available to division for awareness in communities around the territory
- Regular best practices training, tools and resources for those engaged in the fight
- Training trainers to target key places for awareness training:
- Hospitality industry
- Education
- Medical
- Ethnic-based communities
- Divisional, regional and community training days
- ‘We Will Not Be Silent Campaign’ – SA Global Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking
- ‘White Ribbon Campaign’ – SA USW Awareness Against Pornography
3. Survivor Services and Recovery
After escaping from months or years of victimization, survivors of sex and labor trafficking often need a wide array of holistic services that recognize the unique trauma they have experienced. In order to rebuild their lives, survivors may be in immediate need of housing, counseling, medical care, legal advocacy, job training, interpretation, immigration relief, substance abuse recovery, or food and clothing assistance. The Salvation Army has historically provided case management and safe housing. Here’s the hope and dream:
- A safehouse in every state
- Extend and expand existing programs
- Implement specialized best practices trainings for all staff serving survivors
- Create economic empowerment program
2. Prevention and Outreach
Are there strategic ways to prevent human trafficking? We believe so. An effective way to find out is through outreach to vulnerable groups and intentional prevention strategies emerge. We believe The Salvation Army is well suited to do this work. Here’s the hope and dream:
- Integrating anti-trafficking awareness & tools in SA programs & corps serving vulnerable people groups
- SA Support Teams – A coordinated outreach to brothels/massage parlors in each division
- BRAVE curriculum and campaign focused on empowering foster girls
- Specific training for ethnic-based communities using primary language of community
- Training our current outreach workers in the facts and options for trafficking victims (migrant workers and farm communities where labor trafficking is a growing concern) will make them effective in the fight against trafficking
- Support booths at sex shows
- Outreach to sex industry and street sex exploitation
- Increase partnership with host countries in our partners in mission program
4. Partnership and Advocacy
The Salvation Army can’t do it alone. Partnering & collaborating will be essential to making any real impact in our anti-trafficking efforts. Here’s the hope and dream:
- Establishing SA internal networking and partnerships
- Participation & leadership in local anti-trafficking task forces
- Intentional partnering with churches on local initiatives
- Partnering with The Justice Conference
- Creating service opportunities for volunteers
- Creating a legal team/office for trafficking expertise
- Liaising government relations employee re: government advocacy where strategic
- SavN/New Frontier investigative justice solutions series
