SURVIVOR CARE IN THE US

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Many services exist, but few survivors have a trauma-informed advocate equipped to navigate these systems.

Love146’s Survivor Care Program provides targeted services to youth who are at high-risk for or are confirmed survivors of trafficking. True freedom for a youth looks many ways; it is for this reason that Love146’s services are based on individualized Care Plans, developed in collaboration with youth and their support networks. Through these Care Plans, Love146 works to support youth as they build the futures they envision for themselves, futures free from exploitation.

We never want to foster dependency, so as youth grow and become independent, flourishing young adults, our support steps back slowly. However, we’ll always be there and we don’t close a case. This program doesn’t depend upon a safe home. The most pressing need we found was long-term specialized care that can partner with families and other support networks. What began with one social worker is now a statewide program in Connecticut, with a team of over 20 dedicated professionals.

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WORDS FROM CHILDREN IN OUR SURVIVOR CARE
As a young teen, I was lured into the life. After a while, I lost view of who I once was. I couldn’t see any other path to take other than the one my pimp was offering me, I was about to give up but then out of nowhere, I was given light and a way out when I met Love146.
“Now I have the words to explain how I was taken advantage of. I used to feel it was my fault, but now I can explain to people how he tricked me. And I can tell my friends to be careful.”
"You're like a second mom to me. You came into my life at the right moment. I've been waiting for just one woman to help me out in a positive way, and I finally feel ready for it.”
“This program gives us someone to trust, especially if we have been in ‘the life.’ There’s no judgment. I can talk to her about anything, and if I need help, she’s there.”

Rapid Response

Love146’s Rapid Response services take place in a one-on-one setting, providing youth with critical information and safety planning related to child trafficking. Topics typically covered during a Rapid Response include the following:

  • The realities of child trafficking
  • Different recruitment and grooming processes
  • Behaviors that increase vulnerabilities
  • Healthy relationships
  • Internet safety
  • Individualized safety planning

Each youth is given a Rapid Response backpack filled with a range of items youth and service providers have identified as being critical for this population.

Following the Rapid Response, Love146 completes a Rapid Response Summary Form that provides a written overview of what was discussed during the Rapid Response and offers recommendations for follow-up service provision.

Long-Term SERVICES

Love146’s Long-Term Services are grounded in individual care plans, developed with youth in conjunction with their caregivers and other providers. Through these care plans, Love146 works with youth and their support networks.

Love146 provides direct services to youth on a weekly basis to help them achieve their care plan goals. Direct services may include, but are not limited to, skill development, education and employment assistance, crisis intervention, safety planning, application assistance, appointment accompaniment, and court/trial preparation and assistance.

In addition, Love146 participates in case meetings to help inform the services youth receive, and provides support services to caregivers and providers so that they are better able to support and meet the needs of these youth. Love146 staff are also available to provide after hours support to participants, caregivers, and service providers when urgent situations arise.

Transitional Services

For youth ages 16+, Love146 offers Transitional Services to help youth enter adulthood and achieve economic independence and well-being. Through Transitional Services, Love146 staff help youth with locating employment opportunities, completing employment applications, resume building, interview techniques and soft skills, on the job support to maintain employment, securing post-secondary education or vocational placement, completing scholarship and Financial Aid applications, housing, parenting, and case management. The National Youth Employment Coalition recognized the impressive impact of Love146’s education and employment services, awarding Love146 their 2024 Innovation Award.

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