Anti-Human Trafficking
Supporting survivors on the journey to safety, stability, and self-empowerment.
Midland Division Headquarters - Greater St. Louis Anti-Human Trafficking Information
Human trafficking is a heinous crime, and a severe form of exploitation. It impacts the most vulnerable through threats of violence and abuse of power to maintain control over victims.
The Salvation Army is a leader in the fight against human trafficking by providing ongoing support and services to survivors on their journeys to safety, stability and self-empowerment.
St. Louis and Missouri rank among the top 20 cities and states for human trafficking cases across the country. Providing direct services to survivors in our community is critical to breaking the cycle of sex and labor trafficking.
Our staff have undergone specialized training to identify human trafficking and best serve survivors. Our social services providers and case managers have the capacity and expertise, having completed more extensive training, to serve survivors. The have completed training on the intersection of homeless and human trafficking, as well as substance abuse, and developed individualized plans for the various facilities in our division that work to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Anti-human trafficking is a priority at the highest levels of The Salvation Army, with detailed initiatives designed to support survivors both nationally and internationally.
In 2025, The Salvation Army opened a drop-in center in the greater St. Louis area that serves adult female victims, 18 years and older, who have experienced sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation. Services provided at the dedicated center include:
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Laundry Services
- Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Care
- Rest Areas
- Social Services Benefits
- Substance Disorder Treatment
- Trauma-informed Care
- Victim Advocacy
We are committed to meeting survivors where they are, and guiding them through each stage of their journey. We also refer individuals to other Salvation Army or community centers for further services and/or treatment as needed.
If you, or someone you know needs assistance, please have them email us at midantihumantrafficking@usc.salvationarmy.org.
There are many ways you can help us fight human trafficking
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To learn more about how your organization might support The Salvation Army's Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative, or to discuss grant opportunities, please contact Andy Bundesen, CFRE, Director of Corporate Relations and Board Development, at Andrew.Bundesen@usc.salvationarmy.org.
The Salvation Army joins with international partners of survivors and activists to combat the injustices of human trafficking.
The Salvation Army joins with survivor leaders, nonprofit organizations, service providers, and numerous other community partners to identify and holistically respond to survivors of forced labor and sexual exploitation. Our national strategy to combat human trafficking helps both foreign and domestic human trafficking victims of all ages and ethnicities through our nationwide case management network. Along with giving immediate refuge and relief to victims, we take a holistic approach to healing, helping each person move from a state of victimized enslavement to God-centered self-sufficiency.
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 national 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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