Our Mission
GenerateHope is a faith-based organization that provides short and long-term housing along with comprehensive programs for women who have survived sex trafficking. Our mission is to empower survivors to restore their lives, reintegrate into society, and step boldly into a future filled with hope and possibility.
To date, over 185 women have experienced the acceptance, care, and resources within the GenerateHope system.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where every survivor of sex trafficking experiences true healing, restoration, and freedom- a world where sex trafficking no longer exists, and every survivor is empowered to thrive.
GenerateHope’s Core Values
Christ-Centered—Our faith is a source of hope and healing. We serve others with gratitude as Christ served us, demonstrating by example mercy and grace.
Holistic—We care about the whole person—body, mind, and soul. We care through a trauma-integrated approach that incorporates physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Integrity—We are self-aware and responsible to be truthful in our actions with each other and in the community. We work with professionalism in our behaviors and interactions.
Collaboration—We are better (when we work) together. We recognize the strengths of each individual, celebrating that together we are more than the sum of our parts.
Leadership—We are leaders, and we develop leaders. We take responsibility for leading and learning with an open mind and growth mindset. We help others grow and develop.
The Problem
3,417-8,108
estimated trafficking victims in San Diego alone, of whom 1,766 were contacted by law enforcement
$810 Million
in annual revenue estimated from the underground commercial sex economy in San Diego alone
San Diego - Top 8 Cities
for commercial sexual exploitation of children across the country, per the most recent FBI study
110 gangs were identified in San Diego involved in recruiting and selling women and children in the sex trade
San Diego is an international gateway city for sex trafficking, but the epidemic of demand is 80% domestic... Americans are buying and selling Americans for sex
Sex trafficking is a multi-billion dollar business annually and is the fastest growing sector of organized crime
Recruitment, often via "Boyfriending," is active in our middle schools, high schools, public transportation, malls, parks, parties/clubs, anywhere that teens socialize. In San Diego, 20 of 20 schools studied reported recruiting activity on their students
This Department of Justice study, funded by the National Institute of Justice, was led by Principal Investigator Ami Carpenter, PhD, USD and conducted in close collaboration with Jamie Gates, PhD, at PLNU. The National Institute of Justice has been a leader in the United States in funding and commissioning research on trafficking issues.
The Vulnerable
1 in 3 TEENS
will be lured toward prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home
75-95%
of victims were sexually abused as children
83%
victims in confirmed sex trafficking cases are US citizens
Homeless, runaway & throwaway children and youth
Victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence
Children in an unstable or neglectful home environment
Individuals with low self esteem
Individuals (particularly youth) lacking a parent or healthy adult relationship in their lives
Individuals looking to improve their lives
Anyone with access to the Internet / social media
The GenerateHope Solution
GenerateHope is a safe place for trafficked women to heal, to find confidence, and to discover their future.
“ I didn’t think that school was important at GenerateHope does schooling, but it’s building my confidence. Next thing you know, I’m going to be ready for college and I’m so excited about that!!! Our teacher is so great. She reminds me that because of my PTSD, I just have cob webs that need to be wiped away and now I’m getting my confidence back. It feels so good to be working my brain again. I didn’t believe that I could do it, but they believe in us so much.”
Safe Housing: Long-term housing in a loving and compassionate environment.
Each resident has her own room at GenerateHope, where she is supported by live-in Resident Guides and staff. We believe in a family environment where each woman can receive the individual support she needs.
Emotional Health: Individual and group psychotherapy and adjunct therapies support healing from the extreme trauma of the sex trade
Our residents receive trauma-informed group and individual therapy that is relative to their experiences so that they can heal and move on from their history of trafficking.
Learning Center: GED and college support, tutoring, critical thinking, and career prep
Each woman receives education according to her own needs and pace. Our Instructor creates an individual plan for each woman to find success as a scholar. Areas of study range from writing skills, literature, math and finance, resume building, college preparation, job skills, and more.
Case Management: Access to social, medical, and community support services
Our care team helps each woman achieve her goals through adjunct therapies and community services so that she can be healthy and successful as she moves towards independence
The Hope
“At GenerateHope, my basic needs were met immediately (food, a bed, medicine, a shower, etc.) However, they did much more than that for me. I relearned how to make friends, laugh, pray, relax, enjoy life and have goals and dreams again. I will complete this program and head back into the world again, a completely different woman than when I first arrived here”
185+ WOMEN
have been welcomed to build a life of freedom at GenerateHope
16 MONTHS
is the average length of stay to complete the GenerateHope Phase Program
THOUSANDS
have been educated annually on local sex trafficking awareness by GenerateHope
GenerateHope 1 year studies demonstrate a dramatic increase in women's self-esteem
GenerateHope 1 year studies demonstrate dramatic decreases in women's symptoms of PTSD and depression
GenerateHope residents focus an array of new goals such as: completing their high school or college education, identifying a living-wage career path, maintaining and celebrating their sobriety, reuniting with healthy family and/or children, obtaining their driver's licenses, moving into their own apartments, and becoming mindful, self-regulating members of the community.
