What We Do
Our Mission
GenerateHope, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, provides dedicated housing and a comprehensive recovery program for women and girls, ages eighteen to thirty who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. Since recovery from sexual exploitation is a long-term process, GenerateHope allows for up to seven years of support to work through past trauma. This provides women and their children the ability to live independently and become a positive influence on their communities and future generations.
Sexual Trafficking (whether international or domestic) is the use of force, fraud or coercion to profit from the exploitation of another human being. It is a social injustice and crime against humanity for women to be prostituted, trafficked or otherwise sexually exploited. Prostitution is not the oldest profession in the world; it is the oldest oppression. It is not a choice. Given other options, no little girl dreams of being prostituted.
The Problem
- San Diego has been identified by the FBI as a high intensity child prostitution area.
- San Diego is an international gateway city for sex trafficking.
- At least 1 million American children are involved in prostitution each year.
- Sex trafficking is a multi billion dollar business annually & is the fastest growing business of organized crime.
- Until now, there has been no long-term recovery program available in San Diego specifically for these young women.
The Vulnerable
- Homeless, runaway & throwaway children (within 72 hours on the street a child is approached for sex)
- Children who are victims of child abuse or domestic violence
- Children in an unstable or neglectful home environment
- Children with low self esteem or missing a parent figure in their lives
- Any child with access to the Internet
The GenerateHope Solution
- Safe Housing in a compassionate environment
- A Learning Center - Groups & support for life skills, communication & relationship skills, parenting skills, healing from the trauma of child sexual abuse & the sex trade, poor self-esteem, and more.
- Child Care - for the women are also parents
- Education - high school, college, or trade school
- Job Training & Job Shadowing
- Up to 7 years of continued support
The GenerateHope program has adopted the SA (Servants Anonymous) Franchise model. SA is a Christian-based program widely recognized as one of the few programs worldwide meeting the specific needs of this population. The SA model has been replicated throughout Canada, in Nepal, New York & San Diego. For more information, visit www.SAFoundation.com.
