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There are many ways to support the Scarlet Rope Project and the women in our program. Take a look at our list below for ideas of how to help make a change! And check out our events page to learn more about fundraiser opportunities.
SPONSOR A SURVIVOR
If you would like to sponsor a survivor by funding needed resources, please review our current opportunities, complete and submit the form below. You may also donate online.
IN LIEU OR TRIBUTE GIFT
If you would like to give a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, please complete and submit the form below. You may also donate online.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Pray for the women daily. They have begun a journey of forgiveness and healing. As they do this, they are facing an emotional roller coaster as they continue to work on themselves. Pray that God would guide our leaders with wisdom and compassion. Also, pray that the Lord would provide all the resources needed to minister fully and effectively.
Help us get the word out and be part of our community outreach! We are always in need of participants to come enjoy our fundraising events and even volunteer to make the fun happen! Check out our events page for more detailed information about the fundraisers that we have coming up!
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VOLUNTEER
We could not carry out our mission without our incredible volunteers. While in-home opportunities are limited due to the nature of our ministry, we are always in need of volunteers willing to serve before, during, and after our events throughout the year.
Please complete our volunteer application by following the link below.
LEARN
DEFINITION
Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally. Sex traffickers use violence, threats, lies, debt bondage, and other forms of coercion to compel adults and children to engage in commercial sex acts against their will. Under U.S. federal law, any minor under the age of 18 years induced into commercial sex is a victim of sex trafficking—regardless of whether or not the trafficker used force, fraud, or coercion.
HOW DOES IT HAPPEN
The situations that sex trafficking victims face vary dramatically. Many victims become romantically involved with someone who then forces or manipulates them into prostitution. Others are lured in with false promises of a job, such as modeling or dancing. Some are forced to sell sex by their parents or other family members. They may be involved in a trafficking situation for a few days or weeks, or may remain in the same trafficking situation for years.
Victims of sex trafficking can be U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, women, men, children, and LGBTQ individuals. Vulnerable populations are frequently targeted by traffickers, including runaway and homeless youth, as well as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, war, or social discrimination. Sex trafficking occurs in a range of venues including fake massage businesses, via online ads or escort services, in residential brothels, on the street or at truck stops, or at hotels and motels
FACTS
Traffickers use violence, threats, lies debt bondage, and other forms of coercion to compel adults and children to engage in commercial sex acts against their will. Under U.S. federal law, any minor under the age of 18 years induced into commercial sex is a victim of sex trafficking—regardless of whether or not the trafficker used force, fraud, or coercion. (Polaris Project)
TYPES OF TRAFFICKING
1. Gang: A group of people who create false community and impose rules, structure, and loyalty to build a sex enterprise.
3. Familial: Family members involved in selling and profiting from sexually exploiting other family members.
4. Survival Sex: Exchanging one’s body for basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
RESOURCES
TENNESSEE HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE: 855-558-6484
Our Partners
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IT HAS TO STOP: HTTPS://ITHASTOSTOP.COM.
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THE POLARIS PROJECT: HTTPS://POLARISPROJECT.ORG
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A21: HTTP://WWW.A21.ORG
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SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL: HTTPS://SHAREDHOPE.ORG
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EXODUS CRY: HTTPS://EXODUSCRY.COM/ABOUT/HUMAN-TRAFFICKING/
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THE LIFE STORY: HTTPS://THELIFESTORY.ORG/THE LIFE STORY:
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INSTITUTE FOR SHELTER CARE: HTTPS://INSTITUTEFORSHELTERCARE.ORG/