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The United States is the #1 consumer of human trafficking in the world. Trafficking is a $150 billion dollar industry, affecting an estimated 27.6 million victims worldwide.
The founders of Hope Against Trafficking realized there was a lack of long-term, safe, restorative environments for survivors of trafficking. Women who have been rescued or escaped trafficking often lack hope, as they have nowhere to turn and no resources to rebuild their lives.
Hope Against Trafficking provides a comprehensive and dedicated program to help survivors of trafficking thrive, and the success of the program relies heavily on funding sources like the Community Foundation Women's Fund and other public funding sources to continue helping survivors.
GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE:
Grace Centers of Hope is a faith-based, long-term life skills program for people afflicted by homelessness, chemical dependency, and abuse in southeast Michigan. GCH provides help and hope to those in need, and they operate their programs and shelter without any government funding.
Without funding from the government, organizations like the Women's Fund are critical to helping Grace Centers of Hope provide service and care to our population.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN:
Over the years, the Women's Fund has consistently given to the Assistance League of SE MI in support of Assault Survivor Kits. Any time a woman goes to the hospital as the result of reporting an assault, her clothes become evidence. Each Assault Survivor kit provides new clothing and toiletries for survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
The kits are distributed through the Michigan Trauma Centers that the ALSEMI serves. Assault Survivor Kits provide comfort and dignity in times of crisis.
Nationwide, 81% of women and 43% of men report having experienced some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime.
One in three female victims of completed or attempted rape experience sexual assault for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17.
Almost one in four undergraduate women experience sexual assault or misconduct at 33 of the nation's major universities.
About half (51.1%) of female victims of rape report being raped by an intimate partner and 40.8% by an acquaintance.
The estimated lifetime cost of rape is $122,461 per victim.
Over the years, the Women's Fund has consistently given to the Assistance League of SE MI in support of Assault Survivor Kits. Any time a woman goes to the hospital as the result of reporting an assault, her clothes become evidence. Each Assault Survivor kit provides new clothing and toiletries for survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.