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Thank you
We cannot thank you enough for your support in this time of tremendous uncertainty.
What is Rejuvenating Women doing about COVID-19
One of the greatest concerns on everyone’s mind is the coronavirus outbreak. Rejuvenating Women is taking every precaution and appropriate measures to keep the home, staff,
Year-End Gift
Make your year-end gift to Rejuvenating Women’s Recovery Housing Program! We can’t help those who are recovering from human trafficking without our donors.
A Letter from a Survivor of Human Trafficking
I’ve been able to build a community of women who have shown me that my past no longer defines who I am. Rejuvenating Women has been an answer to prayer.
Karpman’s Triangle
Karpman Drama Triangle and Sex Trafficking Survivors
Most sex trafficking service providers are made up of a team of people who have an empathetic desire to help those who are hurting. Individuals…
Physical and Psychosocial Signs of Potential Human Trafficking Victims
We often train the community based on our experiences working directly with human trafficking survivors. Sometimes, it is difficult for the public to grasp the multitude of issues human trafficking survivors can present with when they come into the Restored Wings Program. Our presentation includes a list of physical and psychosocial signs of potential trafficking victims, and a list of short and long-term effects of trafficking. We did not pull these from a website – every single issue on these lists are from our experiences working with trafficking survivors.
“Help Her”
You help her get from a place of hopelessness to a place of Freedom. A place of Joy and a place of Independence.
2019 Restored Wings Gala Keynote Speaker, Shamere McKenzie
SHAMERE MCKENZIE was simply trying to find a way to pay her college tuition when she met her trafficker. He seemed like a nice guy, and he promised her she could make money dancing. Instead he forced her into sex slavery.
Three Needs for the Restored Wings Program
One: Gas Gift Cards The Restored Wings Program runs from roughly 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday thru Thursday. During this time, residents are participating
Little Life Choices Add Up To Big Life Change
Major life change, especially when considering a long-term program like ours, is going to be overwhelming and scary. However, if we can help new residents focus on the small choices and on their day-to-day instead of their “months down the road,” life does not seem so scary or overwhelming.
Re-Exploiting Survivors of Human Trafficking
When a woman graduates from the Restored Wings Program, it is solely up to her whether she tells her story and whether she is even ready to tell it. If they are not ready, they should never be asked or pressured to tell their stories. There are programs and even survivor trainings available to anyone wanting to learn when and how to tell their story the right way.