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RESOURCES: How to get help, how to help fight human trafficking

Resources in the fight against human trafficking
Resources in the fight against human trafficking

CHARLOTTE — The fight against human trafficking takes all of us, whether it’s being vigilant in looking for signs of trafficking or showing support for those who dedicate their lives to stopping predators.

Channel 9 is shining a light on several nonprofits in the Charlotte area that are working to help victims, survivors, and law enforcement. You’re encouraged to see each organization and get involved if you can.

Safe House Project

Safe House Project is a national nonprofit working to combat child sex trafficking.

Contact: 507-769-0819

  • Safe House Project’s free OnWatch Training is a free, online training in how to spot, report and prevent sex trafficking.

Survivor Network NC

A survivor-led nonprofit connecting survivors of human trafficking with critical resources to rebuild their lives.

Contact: info@survivornetworknc.org

Present Age Ministries 

Volunteers and staffers work to combat the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of teenage girls.

Hope United Survivor Network

The Hope United Survivor Network in Gastonia is a community organization providing support to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Contact: 704-852-6000

Polar Life Consulting 

Consultant offering healing for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Contact: PolarLifeConsulting@gmail.com

Charlotte Metro Human Trafficking Task Force 

A coalition of law enforcement, prosecutors, and service providers in Mecklenburg County working to support survivors and eliminate human trafficking.

South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force

This task force provides county-by-county resources in South Carolina for survivors of human trafficking.

Contact: 888-373-7888

Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center

Pat’s Place is a nonprofit in Charlotte helping young abuse survivors and their families move forward following abuse.

Contact: 704-335-2760

Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center

The Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center in Rowan County serves sexually abused children and their non-offending family members.

Contact: 704-639-1700


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