Anti-Human Trafficking
The Salvation Army of Greater New York’s anti-trafficking program, PEARL Essence, fights to end forced labor and sexual exploitation in New York City.
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Purposed. Empowered. Appreciated. Respected. Loved.
For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army has stood firmly behind individuals impacted by trafficking and exploitation. Today, we remain fully committed to eradicating forced labor and sexual exploitation and ending sexual and gender-based violence. In Greater New York, we created PEARL Essence (Purposed, Empowered, Appreciated, Respected, Loved) to offer first-step services to empower women who are highly vulnerable to trafficking due to their immigration status, extreme poverty, and lifelong trauma.
Stats
300,000+ nights
of safe sheltering were provided to New York City's unhoused neighbors
300+ individuals
reached on the streets of New York City during the annual Don't Walk By event
Hundreds helped
through our Social Service Response Program (SSRP) that does mobile outreaches across all five boroughs of New York City
Save a Life
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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