Causes: Crime & Law, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Human Services, Sexual Abuse Prevention
Mission: We were founded in November 2009 by a small team of women who recognized that very few services existed to meet the needs of sexually exploited individuals—and we set out to see how we could help, driven by the belief that everyone is worthy of love and worthy of a life without exploitation. Our mission is to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade.
Results: REST operates a full continuum of care with direct outreach, a 24/7 crisis hotline, drop-in services, community-based advocacy & case management, emergency shelter, transitional living program, health services, economic empowerment services, and housing subsidies for permanent housing support. Since 2009, over 3,500 victims and survivors of sexual exploitation have connected to REST through one or more of these services and collectively achieved 3,953 self-identified goals.
Target demographics: Victims of human trafficking and those being sexually exploited
Direct beneficiaries per year: 652 unique individuals
Geographic areas served: King County
Programs: 24x7 Hotline - provides emotional support, safety planning, and information and referral services. Street and text outreach - offers relationship and services to individuals in the sex trade. Emergency Shelter - a seven bedroom low-barrier shelter for female-identifying individuals providing shelter for up to 90 days along with supportive services. Drop-in Services - safe space to rest, have hot meal, meet basic needs, access services, and find community. Community Advocates - consistent relationship and intensive case management which is individualized and survivor-centered. Integrated Health Clinic - mental and physical health services. REST House - two year independent living environment for survivors of all genders and forms of human trafficking. REST Economic and Leadership Empowerment Academy - job readiness training, paid internships, employment services, and leadership development workshops.
Mission: We were founded in November 2009 by a small team of women who recognized that very few services existed to meet the needs of sexually exploited individuals—and we set out to see how we could help, driven by the belief that everyone is worthy of love and worthy of a life without exploitation. Our mission is to provide pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for victims of sex trafficking and people involved in the sex trade.
Results: REST operates a full continuum of care with direct outreach, a 24/7 crisis hotline, drop-in services, community-based advocacy & case management, emergency shelter, transitional living program, health services, economic empowerment services, and housing subsidies for permanent housing support. Since 2009, over 3,500 victims and survivors of sexual exploitation have connected to REST through one or more of these services and collectively achieved 3,953 self-identified goals.
Target demographics: Victims of human trafficking and those being sexually exploited
Direct beneficiaries per year: 652 unique individuals
Geographic areas served: King County
Programs: 24x7 Hotline - provides emotional support, safety planning, and information and referral services. Street and text outreach - offers relationship and services to individuals in the sex trade. Emergency Shelter - a seven bedroom low-barrier shelter for female-identifying individuals providing shelter for up to 90 days along with supportive services. Drop-in Services - safe space to rest, have hot meal, meet basic needs, access services, and find community. Community Advocates - consistent relationship and intensive case management which is individualized and survivor-centered. Integrated Health Clinic - mental and physical health services. REST House - two year independent living environment for survivors of all genders and forms of human trafficking. REST Economic and Leadership Empowerment Academy - job readiness training, paid internships, employment services, and leadership development workshops.
4215 Rainier Avenue South, #B, Seattle, WA 98118
425-395-4691
Crime & Law
Seattle
