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Anti-HumanTrafficking
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING
In British Columbia, we operate eight anti-trafficking direct services and initiatives with a bold goal: to end human trafficking in Canada. In 2019 alone, there have been over 511 criminal human trafficking investigations, most involving Canadians exploited for labour or sex here in our own backyards. When one person’s liberty is at risk, our entire societies freedom is at risk, and we must be moved to action. At The Salvation Army, we have a powerful legacy starting in the 1800s of fighting modern day slavery, and we are leaders in British Columbia for Canada’s modernday response through our Illuminate program. We use best practices, high security safe locations, and innovative approaches to intervention and aftercare, setting the standard in North America for effective responses that truly change the script of the story.
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LAST YEAR ALONE, WE MADE AN IMPACT BY:
- Educating over 2,000 Service Providers to Spot the Signs - Supporting 1,000+ Survivors to access the support they need to exit, establish safety and rebuild their lives after trafficking - Operating 10 high-security safehouse beds, 3 second stage apartments, and 15 emergency crisis shelter beds for trafficked persons throughout B.C. - Establishing the first online Survivor Learning Institute in Canada with specialized courses to support rebuilding lives - Delivering over 800 psychoeducation sessions supporting mental wellness, addictions recovery, trauma healing, and much more - Providing over 300 registered clinical therapy sessions, ranging from art, counseling, and equine therapy - Partnered with the United Nations to offer financial services to Survivors through
Scotiabank and RBC for 10 Survivors - Offering innovative services, such as tattoo branding removal, trauma informed dance and yoga residencies, employment training programs, and employment placement in the tech industry
“As a Survivor, finding my authenticity takes a lot of courage. Before I engaged with The Salvation Army programs, I didn’t know who I really was. I was vulnerable, felt naïve. I didn’t know where to go and who to turn to, or even how to speak up. I really didn’t fully know how to express the emotions that were inside. Having learned tools in the recovery programs, I am now able to accept any challenges with my arms wide open. I am not afraid, and I do not fear for the future.”
