Anti-Human Trafficking
Providing programs that support human trafficking survivors on their journeys to safety, stability, and self-empowerment.
Indiana Anti-Human Trafficking Information
Anti-Human Trafficking Services in Indiana
The Salvation Army is an integral part in the fight against human trafficking, providing comprehensive support and services to survivors at the local level. Recognizing the complex and devastating impact of this crime, The Salvation Army offers a holistic approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of survivors.
Through a local network of dedicated staff and volunteers, we offer a range of services tailored to the unique circumstances of each survivor in our community.
Comprehensive care management
We provide sustainable care to those fleeing the life of human trafficking.
Along with immediate needs including shelter, transportation,
clothing and food, we answer victims? physical and psychological
trauma with a portfolio of services including:
- Medical and dental
- Victim advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Employment assistance
- Legal aid
- Translation
- Job development
- Repatriation
- Social service benefits
- Substance abuse treatment
- Childcare
Awareness Initiatives
The Salvation Army partners with local coalitions to raise public awareness of the injustices of human trafficking. By planning prevention activities and working to reduce the demand for commercial sex and forced labor, we prevent future victims. By improving the identification and prosecution of local traffickers, we help rescue and restore current victims.
A Legacy of Justice
For over 200 years, The Salvation Army has been advocating for the rights of women and children subjected to organized commercial sexual exploitation. In the 1800s, we pioneered an undercover investigation of sex trafficking, which helped shape the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1885. By 1900, we had established over 100 "rescue homes" throughout London to abet safe escape from prostitution. More than a century later, we continue to fight for the abolition of sex trafficking worldwide.
Ruth Lilly Women & Children's Center
This 24/7 facility provides a safe place and critical services for women, children, and men fleeing domestic violence, human trafficking, and trauma, as well as shelter for homeless women and children.
Stats
9,306
Human Trafficking survivors were helped by The Salvation Army in 2024
49.6 million
people in human trafficking situations worldwide, and 12 million of them are children
54%
of those exploited in human trafficking are women and girls
Make an impact by supporting anti-trafficking efforts
Donating to our anti-human trafficking initiatives is crucial for supporting efforts to combat modern-day trafficking; provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to survivors; and raise awareness.
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